WSET is an independent, non-profit organisation based in London, the heart of the international wine trade. The courses are designed and refined by experts, and are considered the global standard for wine and spirit qualifications internationally. These qualifications are designed for those who are just starting out in their careers, as well as established professionals, and the many wine enthusiasts who have a passion for wine and want to learn more.
We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited by the Wine & Sprit Education Trust (WSET) as an Approved Programme Provider for WSET level 1 and 2 Awards in Wine. We are looking forward to delivering the courses at our Moor Park office. More information to follow soon. Please do let us know if you are interested.
All WSET APPs undergo a rigorous approval and monitoring process to ensure they meet the high standards expected, both to teach the WSET qualifications and to administer them in accordance with WSET policy. This safeguards the quality and integrity of WSET qualifications.
There are around 700 APP’s around the world offering courses from Levels 1 up to the Level 4 Diploma. Bon Coeur will be offering WSET Levels 1 and 2 in Wine.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wine
A beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. This qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately, and make food and wine pairings. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin. This qualification will be taught over a full day with a minimum of 6 hours in the classroom.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wine
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is the perfect wine course for those wishing to learn about a wide range of grapes and styles, as well as those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain enviable knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. This qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours of study time;
16 hours of delivery time with a WSET course provider in the classroom,
11 hours of personal study and revision
A 1-hour examination
Teaching
Our WSET courses will be delivered by our in-house certified Wine Educator, Rachel Love. Rachel has worked in the wine trade for nearly 18 years, beginning her career at Majestic Wine in 2004 on their graduate training scheme. Rachel Completed her WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wine and Spirits in 2009 whilst working at Majestic. In 2013 she moved to a national on trade wholesaler as Wine Development Specialist where she completed the WSET's Certified Educator Training Programme. Rachel joined the Bon Coeur team in May as Business Development Associate Director and Wine Educator. We are thrilled that we are now able to deliver WSET training courses directly to our customers.
