WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Saturday 8 March 10am - 5pm
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Saturday 8 March 10am - 5pm
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is a 6 hour (one day) course aimed at those working in the hospitality or wine retail sector or wine lovers seeking more formal wine education. Through a combination of tasting and theory, 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.
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is assessed by a closed-book examination that consists of 30 multiple choice questions, to be completed in 45 minutes. This is an accredited course and all candidates who successfully complete the examination are awarded the WSET Level 1 Award in Wine certificate and lapel pin.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the largest global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications. Trusted by the world’s most recognised drinks organisations, WSET has led the design and delivery of wine and spirit education for five decades.
What you'll learn
• The main types and styles of wine
• Common wine grapes and their characteristics
• How to store and serve wine
• The principles of food and wine pairing
• How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
Course delivery
Minimum 6 hours of study delivered as a face to face course.
Course and exam dates - this is a one day course from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 8 March 2025. The exam is scheduled for the end of the course on the same day.
Please note: no refunds will be issued within 10 working days prior to the start of this course. Before that period a 75% refund is allowed if a student cancels their enrolment. A 100% refund will apply if Archive Academy cancels. Please note there is a re-sit exam fee of $200 if a student does not attend the exam for any reason.
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We recommend students download and read the specification prior to booking.
