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Event Description
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines offers a practical introduction to wine and is completed in just one day, including the examination.
It's a great way to learn about wine in a fun but structured way.
This course is suitable for:
- anyone considering starting a career in hospitality or the wine industry
- anybody working in these sectors with little or no wine knowledge
- amateur enthusiasts who want to develop their understanding of wine
What the course covers:
- What wine is, and how is it made
- The key types and styles of wine; still, sparkling & fortified
- An introduction to the world's eight principal grape varieties and most important named wines
- How to serve and store wine
- An interactive session on how to pair food and wine
This course is examined by a 45 minute multiple choice examination which is completed at the end of the day.
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification.
We recommend you read the course specification document before you book the course (read it by clicking here).
Our venue is easily accessible by rail (opposite Norwich rail station) and there is plenty of public parking nearby.
Booking deadline: Friday 31st October
It may be possible to accommodate you after this date as a late booking but this will incur a late registration fee of £25. Please call or e-mail before booking after the booking deadline.
Please bring photo ID (passport or driving licence) with you on the day as this is a requirement for sitting the exam.
The course fee of £249 includes
- WSET study book: An introduction to Wine
- A tasting of at least six wines
- Food & wine matching session
- Professional WSET tuition by a WSET-certified Tutor
- Examination and examination fees
- Internationally recognised WSET qualification certificate (issued digitally)
Special Educational Needs
Please make us aware if you have a condition qualifying you for additional help during the exam (such as dyslexia).
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