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The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is the leading provider of wine education both in the UK and now in 47 countries worldwide. We deliver the WSET courses in the south-west region for members of the public and for those working, or looking to work, in the trade. The courses are at various levels to cater for those who are interested in learning about wines and spirits for pleasure as well as for business.

The association has access to some of the best lecturers and tasting tutors in the country and this is reflected in the results our students obtain. Your attendance on the course combined with their expertise gives you the best possible chance of attaining these higly valued, recognised trade qualifications. The courses are based in a convenient location and are also offered at very competitive cost.

You can join an organized course programme or we can deliver these courses for companies in-house.

NB. You do not have to be a member of the West of England Wine & Spirit Association to enrol.

Choose a wine course to suit you

	Level 1 - Foundation Certificate in Wines (link opens new window) Cost: £140 The next Level 1 Foundation Courses will be held on Saturdays 9th October and 6th November from 9.00am to 5.00pm at Matthew Clark/Constellation HQ, Whitchurch Lane, Bristol, BS14 0JZ. The training is a single day induction course covering the basics of wine and wine service, with most emphasis on tasting technique and food and wine matching. The structure is designed to give confidence to those less experienced in a hospitality or retail team, to help them in recommending types and styles of wines. Customers appreciate being served by knowledgeable staff who have the confidence to suggest a suitable choice or recommend a more expensive wine, so why not take advantage of this local opportunity to attend the Foundation course. The day finishes with a food and wine matching exercise and a multiple choice exam. Contact Lys Hall: 01275 332980, wineinfo@grape-escapes.co.uk
	Level 2 - Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits (link opens new window) Cost: £275 Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Evening Intermediate Course Tuesdays, 14th September - 16th November 2010 This evening course will be held from 18.00 - 20.00 over ten weeks, commencing on Tuesday 14th September 2010, at Constellation Europe HQ, Whitchurch Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0JZ. The cost is £275.00 per student. If you would like to attend, please ring/email Lys Hall by Tuesday 7th September,for application form. Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Intermediate Course North Bristol Wednesdays, 13th October - 3rd November 2010 This day course will be held from 09.30 - 16.30 over four weeks, commencing on Wednesday 13th October 2010, at Clifton Rugby Football Club, Station Road, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol BS10 7TT. The cost is £275.00 per student. If you would like to attend, please ring/email Lys Hall by Wednesday 6th October,for application form. Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Intermediate Course South Bristol Thursdays, 28th October - 18th November 2010 This day course will be held from 09.30 - 16.30, commencing on Thursday 28th October 2010, at The Bristol and Bath Tennis Club, Beggars Bush Playing Fields, Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol BS8 3QD. The cost is £275.00 per student. If you would like to attend, please ring/email Lys Hall by Thursday 21st October,for application form. The fee includes all materials, WSET study pack and exam, and 6 ISO tasting glasses. Students will also need to bring something to spit into, plus a cloth to dry their glasses after washing. The full programme will be issued on the first day of the course, but will cover the following topics: Tasting Technique and Food and Wine Matching Wine Service and Storage Viticulture.and Vinification The Major Grape Varieties and their interpretation around the World The Wines of France German Wines Wines of Italy, Spain and Portugal Wines of the Americas and Southern Hemisphere Sparkling Wines Fortified Wines and Spirits Contact Lys Hall: 01275 332980, wineinfo@grape-escapes.co.uk
	Level 2 - Professional Certificate in Spirits (link opens new window) Cost: This spirits course gives a greater breadth and depth of knowledge in the specific area of spirits and liqueurs. Forthcoming course dates: on application Contact Lys Hall: 01275 332980, wineinfo@grape-escapes.co.uk
	Level 3 - Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits (link opens new window) Cost: £400 WSET Advanced Certificate Course Evenings 2010 13th September - 29th November 2010 The Evening Advanced course will be run as a series of two-hour modules, once a week for 13 weeks, starting on Monday 13th September 2010 and running through to the exam on 29th November 2010. To keep the modules clear of the Christmas period, there will be two Saturday sessions as well - 9th October and 6th November. The cost is £400.00 to include all lecture and wine fees, plus notes, study packs and examination registration. The lectures will be held from 6.00pm – 8.00pm at Matthew Clark/ Constellation Europe, Whitchurch Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 0JZ. The Saturday sessions will run from 09.00 - 16.30. Please note, that each student requires 6 ISO tasting glasses for the tastings. Boxes of these can be purchased on the first day as long as you indicate on the application form that you need them. You will also need something to spit into and a cloth to dry the glasses after washing. Contact Lys Hall: 01275 332980, wineinfo@grape-escapes.co.uk
	Level 4 - Diploma in Wines and Spirits (link opens new window) Cost: £1520 per semester (two semesters) The Diploma is a specialist qualification where detailed knowledge is combined with commercial factors and a thorough system for the professional evaluation of wines and spirits. The courses are held on Wednesdays at the Masonic Hall, Keynsham and start at 9.30am and finish at 4.30pm. Download a booking form here or Contact Alun Cox: 0117 9633087, aluncox@btinternet.com
	Level 5 - Honours Diploma (link opens new window) Cost: £235 (two semesters - £75 of the fee currently paid by the Association) The WSET Level 5 Honours Diploma is an individual research project that enables students to develop skills in research, evaluation and analysis in a wine and spirit related subject of their choice. This qualification is open to anyone holding the WSET Level 4 Diploma. Contact Alun Cox: 0117 9633087, aluncox@btinternet.com

Education

Level 1 - Foundation Certificate in Wines (link opens new window) Cost: £140

Level 2 - Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits (link opens new window) Cost: £275

Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Evening Intermediate Course

Tuesdays, 14th September - 16th November 2010

Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Intermediate Course North Bristol

Wednesdays, 13th October - 3rd November 2010

Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Intermediate Course South Bristol

Thursdays, 28th October - 18th November 2010

Level 2 - Professional Certificate in Spirits (link opens new window) Cost:

Level 3 - Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits (link opens new window) Cost: £400

Level 4 - Diploma in Wines and Spirits (link opens new window) Cost: £1520 per semester (two semesters)

Level 5 - Honours Diploma (link opens new window) Cost: £235 (two semesters - £75 of the fee currently paid by the Association)