WSET Online Level 3 Award in Wines

Course delivery

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 32.5 hours of online delivery time with the WSET course provider (including the 2.5 hour exam) and 51.5 hours of private study.

Assessment

Unit 1 is assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a short-written answer paper consisting of 4 questions. Unit 1 exam time is 2 hours.

Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two wines. Unit 2 exam time is 30 minutes.

In order to secure a pass for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, a candidate will be required to attain a minimum mark of 55% in both units.

The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts.

For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

What you'll learn in the Level 3 Wines course

Unit 1

The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, wine making, maturation and bottling
How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal
Still wines of the world
Sparkling wines of the world
Fortified wines of the world
How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality