WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Online Course

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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Online Course

$295.00

A beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. 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.

Please note that registration closes 10 business days before the course start date.

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Prerequisites

  • There are no prerequisites for WSET Level 1 Wines

  • Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to participate.

Course Structure

  • 4 weeks online self-paced study; no real time class sessions

  • Minimum requirement of 6 hours of study time is recommended

What you’ll 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 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

Exam Details

  • Online Remotely Invigilated (RI) closed book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions. Exam dates are listed next to each course option. Candidates must meet the requirements outlined in WSET’s RI Exam Essential Guidance.

  • Candidates who are unable to meet the RI Exam requirements must inform us BEFORE registration and arrange to take a paper exam in-person at our office in Richmond, VA.

  • Candidates who fail a qualification, or have a RI Exam invalidated for any of the reasons outlined in the RI Exam Essential Guidance, will be allowed to resit the exam until successful. The fee for each resit attempt is $100 for Level 1 qualifications, and $130 for Level 2 qualifications. If candidates do not wish to resit via Remote Invigilation, they must arrange for a paper exam in-person in Richmond, VA.

  • Students with disabilities or documented special educational needs may apply for reasonable adjustments for either RI or paper exams. Applications must be conferred to WSET at least 4 weeks before the exam date. To apply for reasonable adjustment, contact tracy@vawsa.com to confidentially discuss options before registering for a course.

  • VAWSA receives exam results from WSET within 6 weeks of the exam date, and reports those scores individually to candidates upon receipt.

What’s included

  • WSET Online study modules and study guide. Access to a WSET online moderator for the duration of the course.

  • Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

  • Wines are NOT included for online courses. The online modules will provide a list of suggested wine styles for tasting throughout the course. In addition, we have worked with Barrel Thief Wine in Richmond, VA to select a custom package suitable for the online tasting exercises. You may order for pickup or shipping throughout the state of VA here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/XNAS7OLFGQM5A5DQZ7VLPLVY

For further information on this course please see the official WSET specification, or contact info@vawsa.com

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