Description
Please note: Registration for WSET Level 3 Award in Wines class closes Tuesday 26 January 2027 due to the ordering of learning materials and exams from WSET London
Course Duration: This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 30 hours of guided study time with a two hour closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a short-written answer paper as well as a 30 minute closed book blind tasting exam of two wines.
Course Description
An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts.
This qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and winemaking for individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines. Upon completion, you will be able to assess wines accurately and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET-certified logo.
Course Dates & Schedule
At Drinks Education Centre:
Tuesday 2 February 2027 | 10am – 5pm AEDT
Online:
Tuesday 16 March 2027 | 6pm – 8pm AEST (7pm – 9pm AEDT)
Tuesday 23 March 2027 | 6pm – 8pm AEST (7pm – 9pm AEDT)
Tuesday 20 April 2027 | 6pm – 8pm AEST
At Drinks Education Centre:
Wednesday 28 April 2027 | 10am – 3pm AEST
Exam: Thursday 29 April 2027 | 10am – 3pm AEST
Registration closes: Tuesday 26 January 2027
Learning Materials
The course includes a comprehensive tasting of wines in every session.
Each student will have access to a folder including exercises to work through and practice exams.
Key goals
Unit One
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The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
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How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal of still wines of the world, sparkling wines of the world & fortified wines of the world
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How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
Unit Two
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How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
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Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
Content
- Factors that influence the main styles of wine
- Characteristics of the principal grape varieties
- Key labeling terms on a bottle to deduce the style and flavours of wines made in key regions and from the regions principal grape variety
- Principles of food & wine matching in relation to the wine styles being tasted and discussed
- WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting to produce descriptions of wines
- Information and advice on the correct storage and service of wines
WSET® Level 3 examination:
Unit One
- A closed book examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions and a question paper requiring short written answers. This part will consist of four questions of twenty four marks each and one four mark question
- The unit examination paper is to be completed in 2 hours.
Unit Two
- Blind tasting of two wines. The practical tasting examination is to be completed in 30 minutes.
