WSET Courses

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

This course will teach you how to describe and compare the styles of wines produced from internationally and regionally important grape varieties, interpret wine labels from the main wine-producing regions of the world and give basic guidance on appropriate selection and service, as well as understand the principles of wine tasting and evaluation.

Learning Outcomes

In order to meet the qualification aims there are four Learning Outcomes.

Course outline

The course is based around a five-week, six-module online programme with a recommendation of six hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this five-week window. Regular access and participation in the online activities is essential for this mode of study.

The course prepares the student for our qualification and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand the key styles of spirits and how they are made.

Tasting component

Students should be advised to taste a range of wines during their studies.
Tasting samples are not included in the course fee. A list of recommended tasting samples is provided in the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Specification here.
Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
Additional live tastings tutorials offered by Certified WSET Spirits Educators are included by WSET and the ASVO.

Course registration

All course registrations will close 8 days prior to the date of commencement of the course. Late registrations unfortunately can not be accepted.

Entry requirements

You must be of legal drinking age in Australia.

Total Qualification Time (TQT) and Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

TQT is an estimate of the total amount of time, measured in hours, that a learner would reasonably need to be able to show the level of achievement necessary for the award of a qualification. It is made up of GLH and private study time. GLH include all tutor-supervised learning and supervised assessments. The TQT for the Level 2 Award in Wines is 28 hours. This is made up of 17 GLH (of which 1 hour is for the examination) and 11 hours’ private study.

Recommended progression routes

WSET offer four qualifications

There is no prerequisite for Level 2 Award in Wines
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, or an equivalent level of knowledge, is recommended for entry to the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.

Course fee

Reasonable adjustment 

Reasonable adjustment is any accommodation or arrangement (approved in advance by WSET) that helps to reduce the effect of a known disability or difficulty that substantially disadvantages a candidate’s exam.
Reasonable adjustments aim to equalise access for candidates – they must not give unfair advantage to candidates receiving the adjustment or affect the reliability and validity of the exam outcomes as detailed in the applicable Specification.
WSET cannot agree to reasonable adjustments where the candidate’s particular difficulty directly affects performance necessary to complete the exam outcomes (e.g., if a student cannot taste for a Level 3 Exam where tasting is necessary). 

Ready to enrol?

Great you're about to take steps towards realising your career goals!

Before you get you started on your journey the first thing to do is familiarise yourself with the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Specification Here. The Specification breaks down the learning outcomes and assessment criteria, as well as sets expectations with regards to how many hours of study you should expect to devote to the course.

Make sure you are familiar with the WSET Asia Pacific APP#3033 Policies which can can be found here .

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Step 2
Select the course dates- Check that you are available to sit the exam and attend the additional tutoring.
Step 3
Follow the prompts to complete the enrolment form and make payment.