WSET Online 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 successful completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality
You will receive a WSET Level 3 certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET Level 3 Certified logo
Using the WSET Online Classroom course with your study books is an excellent combination, see our Level 3 Online course Theory pass rates:
Distinction grade - 46%
Merit grade - 33%
Standard pass grade - 21%
% shown are from the WSET 2021-22 academic year for the Vinum Vitae APP
That is 79% performing better than a standard Pass in the Theory exam, showing the online course gives you much more potential of a higher grade than a face-to-face course due to the flexibility and repeatability of the online content
(the WSET global average pass rate is much lower)
What about the tasting exam ???
Well, in our last tasting exam we got a 100% pass rate!
What you'll learn in the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines course
Unit 1
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The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, wine making, maturation and bottling
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How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal
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Still wines of the world
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Sparkling wines of the world
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Fortified wines of the world
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How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
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Access to WSET's Online Classroom for 1 year after your course has finished, including useful video links and other resources
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​​Successful candidates will be able to taste and describe with confidence the characteristics of the principal wines of the world and give information on the key factors influencing style, quality and price. Those who work with wine will be in a great position to advise management, to answer customer queries authoritatively, and to make informed selections of wines in a variety of situations
Unit 2
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How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
What's Included
NEW Issue 2 - Study Material
Physical Course Textbook &
Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) card
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If you really don't like carrying books, the NEW eBook version of the WSET Level 3 Study Pack, usable on multiple devices, viewing license valid for up to 2 years (no printing available).
(However the physical book is recommended so you can write your notes easier)
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Tasting Workshop
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Either a one full day or two half-days Tasting Workshops where you will taste 17 quality wine samples (in total) to calibrate your palate with our WSET Wine Assessor (see Dates section for details)
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Optional pre-exam tasting session (extra cost)
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Online Course
9-Week Online WSET Level 3 Award in Wines course including both local wine assessor and remote WSET educator support (37+ hours of Theory online delivery / WSET Wine Assessor support)
Plus WSET Online educator support of your own personal tastings and feedback.
Online Quizzes & Mock Exam Questions, repeatable until you know it
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Three Short Answer questions with feedback
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Three Short Answer questions with Model Answers
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Note: most face-to-face courses spend most of their teaching time on the Tastings and leave the Theory to you to learn on your own!
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Priority discounted invitations to advanced instructor led tasting sessions
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Access to a Discounted "Wine with Jimmy" Level 3 Exam revision course (if you wish some extra exam preparation help), see below
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Optional social vineyard visit with tasting at a local producer (date may be after your exam)
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Exam Fees with the ability to delay your exam for a fee
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Reserved place at the Perth WSET Level 3 Award in Wines exam
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Certificate, Lapel pin & use of WSET logo (after passing the exam)
Graduation Ceremony in a Perth, where you are presented with your WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Certificate & Lapel Pin and have a few wines on us
Comprehensive, Organised and Efficient Service from the Vinum Vitae WSET Approved Programme Provider (APP)
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Optional Add-Ons Selected at enrolment:
Wine With Jimmy Level 3 Exam Prep Course
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Exam preparation course to cement your learning and help you get that Distinction grade, including:
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84+ hours of videos
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1000 flashcards
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600 multiple choice questions
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Library of short answer questions
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Without Commercials
Limited number available at this price
More details here (external and opens in new window)
Current UK price is £75 + Credit card fees, we currently offer this course to our students for $130
(limited number available)
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Note: some content is available free on YouTube (however, with commercials)
Entry Requirements
You must be over 18 years of age at the time of booking
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An exam pass in WSET Level 2 Award in Wines / Wines and Spirits is required to enrol in this course, you will need your WSET Candidate number from your WSET Level 2 grade letter
Special Circumstances
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However, if you feel you have sufficient wine knowledge without taking the WSET Level 2 Wines course, you can apply to take an online test (the cost is an extra $100, paid at course enrolment and is not refundable in any circumstance)
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At an agreed date and time, you will answer 30 multiply choice questions in 30 minutes. The questions are similar to the Level 2 Wines exam questions. You will need to score at least 76% (38 out of 50 correct) on this test to be accepted for the Level 3 course (scores will not be given, only test pass or fail)
If you do not score at least 76%, the $299 deposit will be refunded (minus CC fees), and your enrolment cancelled
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If the Level 3 course is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, your multiply choice test results will be rolled over to the next Level 3 course (the $100 fee is not refunded)
Course Delivery
This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including online study, private study, and the exam
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Apart from the wines supplied during the Tasting Workshops (totalling 17-wines), no other wine samples will be supplied as part of the course price. However, extra paid tasting sessions will be available
You perform the course by logging into the WSET Online Classroom (login details will be sent by WSET).
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The online course material including the quizzes can be watched / attempted as many times as you like until you have learnt it
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Please note this is an intensive course requiring dedicated personal study which should not be under-estimated
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
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Unit 2 is examined first, then Unit 1.
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
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 (Issue 2 only) Re-sit Prices:
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Vinum Vitae students
Level 3 Theory only re-sit $250
Level 3 Tasting only re-sit $175
Level 3 Theory & Tasting re-sit $400
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Non-Vinum Vitae students
Please email us
Online WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Course Information
For more information please download the documents below
Recommended Progression Route:
The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is required for entry to the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines
WSET Online Level 3
Award in Wines
Course Code:
Enrolment Closes:
Final Payment by:
Course Start Date:
Course Finish Date:
Course Exam Date:
Exam Results takes:
SPECIAL PRICE:
O3WI2409
14/01/24 18:00
16/01/24
29/01/24
31/03/24
04/05/24 PM
12-16 Weeks
$1,299
This is an advanced wine course and requires dedicated studying and revision time
The total learning time is 84 hours + revision time
10-wine Tasting Workshop #1:
7-wine Tasting Workshop #2:
6-wine Pre-Exam Tasting:
(optional extra paid event)
11/02/24 11-15:00
18/02/24 11-14:00
30/04/24 18:00 TBC
Please note that a minimum number of students are required for this course to go ahead
A non-refundable deposit of $199 will be required upon enrolment once the course is open