WSET Award in Wines Level 2

At Fine Wine Works, we know that wine knowledge is more than just theory – it’s about service, confidence, and creating memorable guest experiences. That’s why our WSET® accredited wine courses are tailored specifically for the luxury yachting world, combining world-class training with hands-on tasting and practical service skills.

WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines

Build your wine knowledge with this globally recognised intermediate qualification. Covering the world’s major wine regions and grape varieties, you’ll learn how wine is made, how to taste and assess wines like a professional, and how to confidently recommend and serve them in a luxury setting. With a wide range of quality wines to explore, this course is designed to be both professional and enjoyable — and perfect for yacht crew.

Why take this course with Fine Wine Works?

• 17 years as an Approved Programme Provider for WSET®
• Pass rates well above the global average (96% first-time pass rate)
• Enhance your CV with a globally recognised qualification
• Courses recognised by the G.U.E.S.T. program - accredited as Specialist Unit 13.
• Gain confidence when recommending and serving wine to guests
• More wines shown than the WSET minimum – hands-on tasting for better learning
• Benefit from training tailored specifically to the luxury yachting world
• It is also great fun with engaging teaching that crew consistently praise!

“Helen is amazing at what she does. She is a great teacher and I enjoyed her enthusiastic approach to the course – it was a fantastic learning experience.”

— Lauren, Stewardess 66m S/Y

Course Structure

Pre-requisite: No previous qualification required - WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines recommended but not essential.

Length: 3 full days of classroom learning (09h00–17h30) plus minimum 12 hours of self-study in advance

Exam: Multiple-choice exam at the end

Useful Information

Courses are held in Spring - February & March, and in Autumn - October & November. Contact us for exact dates.

In our 17 years, we have found that students who attend the two courses together, i.e. WSET level 1 AND 2, do significantly better with their overall grades. We have, therefore, formulated our pricing policy accordingly. Contact us for “special crew prices”!

What’s included

• Refreshments provided
• All study materials (collected in advance)

Fine Wine Works are in their 17th year as an Approved Programme Provider for WSET, trusted by crew and captains across the Mediterranean. WSET® is the world’s leading provider of wine qualifications, with over 100,000 candidates last year in 70+ countries and 19 languages. With Fine Wine Works, you can be confident your training is both globally recognised and locally relevant.

Spaces are limited – contact us today to reserve your place!

Cancellation policy: Once candidates have committed themselves to the course, registered with the WSET® and FWW and received the Study Pack, we cannot offer a refund but will re-book the candidate on to a future course if they are unable to attend. All Training courses are managed and overseen by FWW Ltd (UK), therefore prices are quoted in GBP inc VAT.