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Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines

Campus Granton Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 4

Study mode Part time

Start date Jan 2025

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Course overview

This course is suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine.

The cost of this course is £200

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.

Included in the course -

  • 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
  • WSET Level 1 - Mon 13 January 2025- 1 day - 9 AM to 5.30 PM (including the final exam),
  • the deadline for applications and payment is Monday 16 December 2024, to allow time for materials to be ordered). 
  • There is a discretionary fund available from The Drinks Trust Bursary for this course.

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)

How the course is assessed

  • There is a 30-question multiple-choice paper at the end of this course (on the same day) with a 70% and above pass mark. 

Number of days per week

  • This is a one-day course

Entry requirements

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification but you must be of legal drinking age in this country to participate in any alcohol tasting - however, this is not a barrier to successful completion of the qualification.
  • Further details and the full course specifications can be found on the WSET website.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • WSET Level 2 Certificate in Wines 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Granton Campus Part time 13/01/25

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