WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

WSET LEVEL 3 AWARD IN WINES

and every little thing a successful WSET Level 3 candidate needs to know before registering for this wine qualification

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

WAYFARING WINE & SPIRIT CO. IS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF

LEVEL 3 WSET AWARD IN WINE QUALIFICATION

ALL COURSES WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON AND FOLLOW A FULL WORK-DAY FORMAT FROM 9AM-5PM AT THE FARM CENTRE IN CHARLOTTETOWN PEI

WHAT IT IS

this is an advanced and highly respected qualification that demands full commitment and a high level of self discipline on behalf of the candidate to be able to learn, understand, and absorb the breadth of this course content

WHY IT MATTERS

because you are a knowledge-seeking and passionate wine enthusiast looking to secure advanced-level knowledge to further your enjoyment of talking, tasting, and investing in all things wine
because you work in a hospitality management position and want to be able to improve your wine program and train staff on the fundamentals of wine
because you work in the drinks trade and are looking for upward mobility within the industry by acquiring WSET qualifications and globally recognized certifications

WHAT YOU NEED

there are no prerequisites and glassware will be provided for wine samples (option to buy set of 6 standard ISO tasting glasses $59)
it is strongly recommended that you start with WSET Level 1 & 2 Award in Wines to build your foundation of knowledge from the very first principles of how key factors influence the style, quality, and price of wine.

HOW WE DO IT

6 full in-class days presented 1 day per week over the span of 6 weeks
guided tastings of over 80 benchmark wines featuring principle grape varieties, classic wine regions, and regional specialties
45 hours of additional private study time is recommended
registration closes 2 weeks before first scheduled in-person session
payment must be made IN FULL at the time of registration
candidates will be given an option to receive an access code for eBook study pack within 3 working days of registration
hard copy study packs will be available for in-person pick up within 3 working days of registration
hard copy study packs will be mailed to out-of-province candidates within 3 working days of registration

WHAT YOU GET

HOW YOU GET IT

on the 6th in-class session successful candidates are required to complete a closed book exam consisting of multiple choice questions, short written answer questions, and blind tasting exam
UNIT 1 Theory Exam: two hour closed book exam consisting of 2 parts (50 multiple choice and 4 x 25 mark short written answer) requiring a minimum grade of 55% ON EACH PART to pass
UNIT 2 Tasting Exam: thirty minute exam consisting of a blind tasting of 2 wines, requiring a minimum grade of 55% to pass

WHAT IF YOU DON’T GET IT

EITHER WAY – YOU MUST PAY

$1995 includes tuition, all wine samples, exam fees and a study pack
payment must be made through online registration only
payment must be made IN FULL at the time of registration
registration closes 2 weeks before first scheduled in-person session
Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. will accept only Visa, Mastercard, and American Express
all payments are non-refundable
in the unlikely event that Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. has to cancel a course, registered candidates are eligible for 100% refund

FULL DISCLOSURE

personal information (name, date of birth, address, phone number, email) will be shared between Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. and WSETä
click for detail on all Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. APP Policies and Procedures
requests for Reasonable Adjustments can be disclosed in the ‘additional comments’ space on the course registration form or by contacting Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. direct at erin@wayfaringwinespirit.com