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Wine and Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 1 Award in Wine
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 4
Study mode Part time
Start date
Jan 2024
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Course overview
For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately, and make food and wine pairings. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
Dates: Start month: January
Monday 22 January 2024 - 9am to 5.30pm (including final exam), deadline for applications and payment is Friday 5 January 2024, to allow time for materials to be ordered).
What you will learn
- The main types and styles of wine
- Common wine grapes and their characteristics
- How to store and serve wine
- The principles of food and wine pairing
- How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
What’s included:-
- All course materials produced by WSET
- All tasting wines (6 wines tasted)
- All tuition and hand-outs
- Examination paper, marking by WSET and a certificate and lapel pin for passing.
- All study materials
For further details and the full course specification go to wsetglobal.com.
How the course is assessed
- There is a 30 question multiple-choice paper at the end of the course (on the same day) with a 70% and above pass mark.
Number of days per week
- 1x day course
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- There is a 30 question multiple-choice paper at the end of the course (on the same day) with a 70% and above pass mark.
Progression and Articulation Routes
- Students who successfully pass the level 1 award in wine can apply for the WSET level 2 award in wine
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Part time | 22/01/24 | 0 Weeks |
