Classroom WSET Level 1
Award in Wines
The Level 1 course is for those preparing for, or employees starting their first job in wine and wanting to climb the hospitality laddder
The Level 1 wines course is also for the wine enthusiast wanting a structured learning approach to wine
What you'll learn in the Level 1 course
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The main types and styles of wine
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Common wine grapes and their characteristics
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How to make food and wine pairings
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How to store and serve wine
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How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to taste wine using a globally recognised approach, identify key styles of wine and characteristics of important grape varieties. You’ll also learn the key principles of food and wine pairing and how to apply these to your own food and wine choices.
Example
WSET Level 1
Award in Wines Lapel Pin & Certificate
What's Included
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course consisting of two three-hour sessions including the exam
WSET Level 1 Study booklet
Tasting of Nine Wine Samples
including Food Structure Matching Exercise
Access to aromas oils to help your learning
Small Group Size for Individual Attention
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Exam Fees
Mock Exam Questions check before Exam
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines exam
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Certificate & Lapel pin (after passing the exam)
Graduation Ceremony where you are presented with your WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Certificate & Lapel Pin
A Vinum Vitae Certificate that you can post online (on request)
Comprehensive, Organised and Efficient Service from Vinum Vitae WSET Approved Programme Provider
After Completion of the Level 1 Course with us,
you will be Entitled to a $50 Discount on the
Online WSET Level 2 Wines Course using Discount code L1 Alumni
Entry Requirements
There is no pre-requisite wine knowledge
required for this qualification
However, you must be over 18 years of age at the time of booking
Course Delivery
The Level 1 Award in Wines has a requirement of 6 hours of taught delivery, including the exam,
plus time for revision
Assessment
The Level 1 assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions within 45-minutes. The pass mark is 70%
Special Consideration
If you feel you were at a disadvantage during the exam due to, for example, illness, you can submit a special consideration request to us. We will pass this on to WSET for their assessment. The form (on request) must be sent to Vinum Vitae within 5 working days after your exam date. Please see our APP Policies document for further information.
Exam Re-sit prices:
Level 1 Multiple choice $120
Classroom WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Course Information
For more information please download the documents below.
Recommended Progression Route:
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is recommended for entry to the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.
Courses and Dates
Classroom WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Starting November 2022
Course Code:
Bookings Close:
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Session 2:
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Special Price:
C1WI23NOV
18:00 on 28/10/22
13:00-16:00 on 05/11/22
13:00-16:00 on 12/11/22
15:15-16:00 on 12/11/22
6-10 Weeks
$349