WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - online evenings

The WSET Level 1 Award in wines is the ideal starting point for anbody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality

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 Tuesday evenings 

Course delivery:

• The Level 1 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered LIVE via Zoom with virtual lessons by one of our certified wine educators 
• The course includes 6 hours online tuition in 3 x 2 hr sessions 
• Your tutor will provide a guided tasting of 6 wines with you 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 around 10 days before your course start date

Please note a reliable broadband connection is essential for the completion of this online course as is 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. 
  
Course schedule & important dates: 
 
Registration Deadline: Tuesday 28th December
Session 1: Tuesday 4th January 7pm to 9pm
Session 2: Tuesday 11th January 7pm to 9pm
Session 3: Tuesday 18th January 7pm to 9pm 
 
The course fee of £195 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 
• Internationally recognised WSET qualification certificate and pin for those who pass the exam 
• 45 minute exam preparation session held via Zoom
• Your online examination

Course Wines: 
It is recommended that 6 wines are 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. They have even negotiated a specially discounted price only available to our online students.  
The price of the 6 bottle case is c£60 including delivery. 
Details of how to order your case of wines will be provided around 2 weeks before your course starts.

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