WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - online evenings

What the course covers: 

• The basic skills and product knowledge required for the service and retail of wine
• The main types and styles of wine 
• Common wine grapes and their characteristics 
• How to make food and wine pairings 
• How to store and serve wine 
• How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT) 

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as part of the UK Government’s Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification. 

We recommend you read the course specification document before you sign up for the course. You can read this document by clicking here 

Course format: 
This course is an online evening course format, delivered over 3 consecutive Wednesday evenings 

Course delivery

• The Level 1 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered in LIVE virtual lessons by one of our certified wine educators.
• This is not a self-guided study course; it includes 6 hours of online tuition in 3 x 2 hr sessions 
• Your tutor will provide a guided tasting of 6 wines on this course (for details of how to order the wines for your course, see below) 
• You will receive access to practice multiple-choice revision questions specific to this course
• You will be sent details of how to join your LIVE sessions when you book 

 
Please note that a reliable broadband connection is essential for the completion of this online course, as are basic computer skills. 

Examination 

To obtain the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Qualification, you will need to successfully pass the exam. The exam is made up of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. You must answer at least 70% correctly to pass the exam. 

You will complete your examination online.
  
Course Schedule:

• Wednesday 7th January 6.30-8.30pm
• Wednesday 14th January 6.30-8.30pm
• Wednesday 21st  January 6.30-8.30pm

Registration Deadline: 24th December

The course fee of £209 includes: 

• Course study guide, posted to you at no extra charge
• LIVE virtual, interactive sessions taught by a Local Wine School WSET Certified Tutor 
• Exclusive access to practice multiple-choice questions 
• Online examination
• 1 x 45-minute exam preparation session held via Zoom
• Internationally recognised WSET qualification certificate and pin for those who pass the exam

Course Wines: 

It is recommended that 6 wines be tasted as part of this course, although this is optional and not essential to complete the course.  Please note that the cost of wines is not included in the course fee above.  

Our wine experts have specially selected wines for this course aligned to demonstrate specific learning outcomes. The price of the 6 bottle case is £81.45 including delivery. Details of how to order your wine case will be provided when you book your course. 

Special Educational Needs:  
Please make us aware if you have a condition that may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam, such as dyslexia.