We deliver officially recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses for professionals who wish to improve their skills or retrain to work in the wine industry, as well as for enthusiasts who want to learn in a more rigorous and structured manner. We run our daytime courses at The Ship Hotel, Weybridge, Surrey (close to the M25 and just 35 minutes by train from Central London) and at the Conservatory, Britannia Street, Central London (near King’s Cross) and Saturday Classes at Brooklands College, Weybridge. Classes can be tailored to the specific needs of our corporate customers and are often held at their premises or at selected locations in Richmond and Weybridge.
> WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Course (QCF level 1)
Level 1 is suitable for anyone wishing to start their wine, sprits or service education. It provides basic product knowledge and skills in the service and retail of wine, to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality or retail. It is also a good introductory first course for the wine enthusiast who wishes to be introduced in a structured way to wine styles, storing and serving wine, plus food and wine matching.
It introduces candidates to:
- The main styles of wine
- The characteristics of the major grape varieties
- The WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting
- Service and retailing of wine
- Social responsibility
- The matching of food and wine
Course hours: 9. 15 am – 5.30 pm.
The course includes 6 hours of tuition and an examination comprising 30 multiple-choice questions, a food and wine matching exercise and a portfolio of tasting notes.
Course Details: See the Specification for the WSET Level I Award in Wines. Click here
Class size: max 8 students
Fee: £149 includes study materials, all wine samples, tuition, examination fees and provision of tasting glasses during the course. Lunch, tea and coffee provided. Paypal and credit card payments accepted.
Venue: Our Saturday courses are run from either The Ship Hotel, Weybridge, Brooklands College, Weybridge or Britannia Street, Central London. See Our Venues for more details.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age at time of booking.
Bookings should be made at least 10 days before the course start date so we can send course material to you in advance.
Sorry, there are currently no dates for this course
> WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits Saturday classes
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits course is suitable for anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of wines and spirits. It provides knowledge about the major grape varieties and wine styles from the key wine producing countries of the world, the main spirits categories, and the factors that influence the style, quality and price.
This course is aimed at those employed in the drinks industry who have some previous knowledge of wines and spirits. It is also appropriate for wine enthusiasts who wish to broaden their knowledge in a more structured way.
Course programme:
- Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting, food and wine matching
- Grape growing and wine making
- Key wine and spirit producing regions
- Key grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache
- Sparkling and sweet wines
- Fortified wines, spirits and liqueurs
Course hours: 9.30am – 2 pm, Saturday mornings for 4 consecutive weeks, including 16 hours of tutoring and a one hour multiple-choice examination. Wine tasting is an integral part of every class.
Course details: Set out in the Specification for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits. Click here
Class size: max 8 students
Fee: £349, includes study materials, over 40 wine samples, tuition, examination fees and tasting glasses.
Venue: Our Saturday courses are run from either The Ship Hotel, Weybridge or Brooklands College, Weybridge. See Our Venues for more details
Applicants must be over 18 years of age at time of booking
Bookings should be made at least 10 days before the course start date so we can send course material to you in advance.
Sorry, there are currently no dates for this course
> WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits (QCF level 2) daytime course
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits course is suitable for anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of wines and spirits. It provides knowledge about the major grape varieties and wine styles from the key wine producing countries of the world, the main spirits categories, and the factors that influence the style, quality and price.
This course is aimed at those employed in the drinks industry who have some previous knowledge of wines and spirits. It is also appropriate for wine enthusiasts who wish to broaden their knowledge in a more structured way.
Course programme:
- Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting, food and wine matching
- Grape growing and wine making
- Key wine and spirit producing regions
- Key grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache
- Sparkling and sweet wines
- Fortified wines, spirits and liqueurs
Course hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm for 3 consecutive days, including 16 hours of tutoring and a one hour multiple-choice examination. Wine tasting is an integral part of every class.
This course may also be studied on consecutive Saturdays for 4 weeks.
Course details: Set out in the Specification for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits. Click here
Class size: max 12 students
Fee: £349 includes study materials, 40 wine samples, tuition, examination fees and tasting glasses. Lunch, coffee and tea provided each day. Paypal and credit card payments accepted
Venue: Our courses are run from either The Ship Hotel. Weybridge; Brooklands College Weybridge or Britannia Street, London. See Our Venues for further details
Applicants must be over 18 years of age at time of booking
Bookings should be made at least 10 days before the course start date so we can send course materials to you in advance.
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> WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits- weekday mornings
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits course is suitable for anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of wines and spirits. It provides knowledge about the major grape varieties and wine styles from the key wine producing countries of the world, the main spirits categories, and the factors that influence the style, quality and price.
This course is aimed at those employed in the drinks industry who have some previous knowledge of wines and spirits. It is also appropriate for wine enthusiasts who wish to broaden their knowledge in a more structured way.
Course programme:
- Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting, food and wine matching
- Grape growing and wine making
- Key wine and spirit producing regions
- Key grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache
- Sparkling and sweet wines
- Fortified wines, spirits and liqueurs
Course hours: 9.00 am– 1.00 pm, Monday- Friday, including 16 hours of tutoring and a one hour multiple-choice examination. Wine tasting is an integral part of every class. Classes held in modern facilities in Britannia Street, Central London, conveniently located just minutes away from King’s Cross mainline and tube stations.
Course details: Set out in the Specification for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits. Click here
Class size: max 8 students
Fee: £329 includes study materials, over 40 wine samples, tuition, examination fees and tasting glasses.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age at time of booking
Bookings should be made at least 10 days before the course start date so we can send course material to you in advance.
Sorry, there are currently no dates for this course
> WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits (NQF level 3)
Level 3 is an advanced course covering 28 hours of tutoring, suitable for professionals and enthusiasts alike wishing to gain in-depth knowledge of wines and spirits. It provides core knowledge of the wide range of wines and spirits around the world to equip professionals in a supervisory capacity with the authority and confidence to make informed decisions in a wide variety of trade situations. For the wine enthusiast it provides a rigorous and structured programme of learning to gain an internationally recognised wine and sprit qualification.
Course programme:
- Wine Tasting; taste, describe and analyse wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting
- Food and Wine Matching; a guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
- Social Responsibility; a guide to sensible drinking
- Labelling; learn how to decode and understand labels
- Wine Production; learn about the production factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine from vineyard to bottling
- Light Wines; learn about the styles of wines produced in the key wine regions and districts of the world: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Germany, Greece, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America, England and Wales
- Sparkling Wines; learn about the methods of production and the main styles of sparkling wines from the key wine producing countries: France, Spain, Italy, Germany, New World – Australia, California, New Zealand, South Africa
- Fortified Wines; learn about the methods of production and the main styles of fortified wines from the key wine producing countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Australia
- Spirits and Liqueurs; learn about the methods of production and the main categories and styles of spirits and liqueurs: Brandy, Whiskies, Rum, Tequila, Vodka, Gin and other flavoured spirits and liqueurs.
Course hours: Our courses are run for 5 consecutive days from 9.00 am – 5.30 pm each day, including 28 hours of tuition and a two hour examination comprising 50 multiple-choice questions, a question paper requiring short written answers and full written tasting notes on two wines.
Course details: See the Specification for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits. Click here
Class size: max 8 students
Fee: £649, includes study materials, over 70 wine samples, tuition, examination fees and provision of tasting glasses. Lunch, coffee and tea provided each day. Paypal and credit card payments accepted.
Venue: Our courses are run from either The Ship Hotel, Weybridge or, Brooklands College, Weybridge. See Our Venues for more details.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age at time of booking and have gained the Level 2 Intermediate certificate in Wines and Spirits or can demonstrate knowledge at Intermediate level through completion of the Advanced entry test (fee:£25)
Bookings should be made at least 10 days before the course start date so we can send course material to you in advance.
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