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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines (ONLINE)
R3,500
This is an entry level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. It is a great course for those wanting to know about wine styles, grape varieties, food & wine pairing and correct service and storage of wines.
The course will be based around a 4-week, 7 module online learning programme with educator support available for this time. The course modules should be followed in order, but students are free to complete the modules at their own pace during this 4-week window. The course material should take about 6 hours in total to complete, plus revision time.
The course prepares the student for the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines examination and are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each week includes a series of independent and/or group activities to help students understand the differences between grape varieties and types and styles of wine.
All study materials are included in the online course.
Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.
Students are advised to taste a range of wines during their studies. All the required wines for the course can be found in the online Equipment List. A list of other additional recommended wines can be found in the Course Specifications PDF. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator. Additional tastings may be included by the APP at their discretion.
Students will require access to a computer (recommended) and/or HTML5 compatible mobile or tablet with the following minimum requirements: Internet Explorer 10, Firefox 25.0, Safari 6, Chrome 30.0 or other HTML5 compatible; web browser with Javascript and cookies** enabled; Adobe Reader XI or equivalent; Internet access (broadband recommended)
Please note:
Wines are not included in the cost of this course and although it will greatly enhance your learning experience, it is not compulsory to taste any wine.
Lessons are online but students are required to sit their examination with us in person.
If either your course books or certificate are required outside of South Africa, please contact us for total course fees.
Who it is aimed at:
Wine consumers wanting to know more about wines within an interactive, structured framework.
Candidates with their first job in hospitality or retail.
The Exam:
There is a 45 minute exam at the end of the course that consists of 30 multiple choice questions. The pass mark is 70%.
- All online tuition
- Course guide book – ‘An Introduction to Wine’
- Exam Fees
- International courier costs (exams are marked in London)
- Certificate with Lapel Pin when you pass
- Domestic courier costs for your Certificate and Lapel Pin
Module 1: What is Wine & How is it Made?
- Name the main parts of a grape and what they contain.
- Name the key stages in the annual cycle of grape growing and know what happens during ripening.
- Name and define different grape-growing climates and state how they can affect the characteristics of grapes. List the requirements for and the products of alcoholic fermentation.
- Name and correctly order the key stages in the production of still white, red and rosé wines.
- Identify the three main styles of wine: still wines, sparkling wines, fortified wines.
- Study the notable structural characteristics of all wines.
- Learn how to taste wine and describe its notable characteristics using language from WSET's Systematic Approach to Tasting.
- Learn to distinguish differences and similarities between different styles of wine.
- Name the principal grape varieties and identify the characteristics and styles of their wines.
- Identify and relate named wines from principal grape varieties to the grape varieties, types, characteristics and styles of wine.
- Identify and relate other popular named wines to the types, characteristics and styles of wine.
- Identify and define the ideal conditions for the short and long-term storage of wine.
- State the recommended service temperature for the principal types and styles of wine.
- State the correct procedures for opening and serving wine.
- Identify the principal food and wine interactions and recognise the effect they typically have on a wine.
- Mock multiple-choice feedback examination which can be attempted as many times as the student likes.
| Lesson Dates | Exam Date | Enrolment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov - 08 Dec 2019 | TBA | CLOSED |
| 06 Jan - 02 Feb 2020 | TBA | 20 Dec 2019 |
| 24 Feb - 22 Mar 2020 | TBA | 15 Feb 2020 |
| 04 May - 31 May 2020 | TBA | 20 Apr 2020 |
| 29 Jun - 26 Jul 2020 | TBA | 20 May 2020 |
You have 45 minutes to complete the exam which comprises 30 multi-choice questions and a pass mark of 70%.
Below are the results you can attend and the marks required.
| Pass | 70% and above | |
| Fail | 69% and below |
As with every WSET exam around the world, the exam papers are sent to WSET in London, UK to be marked to ensure global continuity with the results.
Results are know up to 3 weeks later when we will inform you by email. The certificate and metal lapel pin for successful candidates will follow from London approximately a week later.
If you are unsuccessful, you are able to retake the exam without having to retake the course if you do not wish to. The cost to resit the exam is currently R1,050. Please contact us for potential dates.
Download Course Specifications
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| Duration: | 4 week |
| Exam: | 45 minute multiple choice questions |
| Award: | Certificate and Metal Lapel Pin |
| Cost: | R3,500 |