Course Description
This in-depth intensive course is the WSET L3 Award in Wines, it is intended as vocational training in advanced product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry and is increasingly valued by enthusiasts looking to develop their expertise.
The course is increasingly popular amongst those not employed in the drinks industry but who have a serious interest in wine, and wish to study this fascinating subject to a very high level of theoretical knowledge and tasting skill under the guidence of a professional wine tutor.
A crucial distinction between Level 3 and the lower levels of WSET Awards is the analytical tasting component to the exam. You will have to learn, and then demonstrate, the ability to critically assess the flavours in wine and be able to account for them using your knowledge of the key wines of the world.
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as part of the UK Government’s Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification.
Please Note: You'll need to complete your booking two weeks prior to the course commencing. This will ensure you receive the study materials before the start of the course, with time to familiarise yourself with the pre-course reading. Anyone wishing to book any later than this deadline should contact the Wine School before booking to ensure that provision can be made.
Course Outline
This WSET Level 3 Award in Wines runs over one week (Monday to Friday), with sessions running from 9am - 5pm. The exam will be held 7 weeks later to give students enough time for extensive home study.
The one week intense course is ideal for those who wish to obtain the Level 3 Award in a quick turnaround, ideally for those who have a sound understanding of wine or those that have passed the Level 2 Award.
In addition to the 36 hours of tutored tasting and lecture time it is recomended that all students complete a total of around 50 hours of private study in total, we recommend 7 hours preparation before each session.
What's included in the Course Fee?
- All WSET course materials including; 'Understanding wines: Explaining style and quality' course manual (comprehensive 200 page textbook), Study Guide and Full SAT Tasting Card
- All tasting wine (approx 70-80 wines)
- All course handouts- copy of study timetable/planner incl records of each wine tasted, mock exam planning sessions and feedback
- All course tuition
- Additional time in class for exam preparation including 2 fully marked mock tasting exams and weekly written exam technique sessions to ensure you are fully prepared for the exam
- Examination Paper
Official Certificate and Pin for all those who pass - Study Materials: your text book will be posted to you 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. For this reason, please ensure you are signed up and fully paid at least 2 weeks before the course starts. Anyone wishing to book after this deadline should call the Wine School in the first instance to see if provision can be made.
Flexible payment options are available on request. Please get in touch to discuss. Please note full payment is required before the course start date.
Special Educational Needs: please make the School aware if you have a condition which may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wine with Jimmy FAQs
Is the Wine With Jimmy support package included in the course price?
Yes; access is included with your WSET Level 2 or 3 wine course at no additional cost.
How do I access the WWJ earning support?
Book your WSET Level 2 or Level 3 wine course and you'll be sent your activation code on the 1st day of your course. Simply redeem your code on the Wine With Jimmy website to activate your learning support package.
How long will I have access to the Wine With Jimmy support platform for?
Your access lasts for 12 months from the date you redeem/activate your code. Please bear in mind if you activate your code and then delay your classroom course for any reason or your exam is delayed, your access is still only valid for one year from the day you redeem/activate your code.
What does the Wine With Jimmy package include?
The platform provides complementary support to your classroom learning and is designed to help you build knowledge, reinforce key concepts, and support your revision and exam preparation using multi-media learning tools and revision strategies. Alongside our expert-led, in-person teaching, it gives you flexible, on-demand support to guide your learning every step of the way. It is a more complete way to study, combining the best of classroom experience with additional support when you need it.
Do I still need to attend the classroom course?
Yes; the online learning support is designed to complement your in-person teaching, not replace it. Your classroom sessions remain the core of the course, with the online materials providing additional support alongside your studies.
What should I do if I experience difficulties accessing the Wine With Jimmy platform?
If your issue is with the acess code not being recognised, please contact the Local Wine School where you made your booking.
Once you have activated your account if you experience any technical issues or difficulties accessing materials please contact the Wine With Jimmy team at info@winewithjimmy.com
What should I do if I experience technical issues or issues on the WWJ platform after I have activated my code?
Please contact the Wine With Jimmy team via info@winewithjimmy.com
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