WSET ONLINE Level 1 Award in Wines - Weekends

SATURDAY COURSE. The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence for food and wine pairing and an introduction to different wine styles.  What the course covers:

• The basic skills and product knowledge required for the service and retail of wine
• The main types and styles of wine
• Common wine grapes and their characteristics
• How to make food and wine pairings
• How to store and serve wine
• How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as part of the UK Government’s Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification. We recommend you read the course specification document before you sign up for the course.  Course format:

• This course is an online weekend course format, delivered over 3 consecutive Saturdays 11am-1pm

Course delivery

• The Level 1 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered in LIVE virtual lessons by one of our certified wine educators
• The course includes 6 hours online tuition in 3 x 2hr sessions
• Your tutor will provide a guided tasting of 6 wines with you on this course (for details of how to order the wines for your course see below)
• You will receive access to practice multiple-choice revision questions specific to this course
• You will be sent details of how to join your LIVE sessions when you book

Please note a reliable broadband connection is essential for the completion of this online course as is basic computer skills. We recommend you read the course specification document before you sign up for the course. Examination To obtain the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Qualification, you will need to successfully pass the exam. The exam is made up of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. You must answer at least 70% correctly to pass the exam. The exam is taken online via a Remote Invigilation service. This service will be available from early July onwards and we will arrange suitable time/date with you upon registration. Course Schedule & Important Dates: Registration Deadline: Tuesday 20th January

• Saturday 23rd January 12-2pm
• Saturday 30th January 12-2pm
• Saturday 6th February 12-2pm