WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN WINES

and every little thing a successful WSET Level 1 candidate needs to know before registering for this wine qualification

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

WAYFARING WINE & SPIRIT CO. IS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF

LEVEL 1 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

an introductory course that sets a foundation of understanding from the very first principles of how key factors influence the style, quality, and price of wine

WHY IT MATTERS

because you are a budding wine enthusiast looking to learn how to taste and describe wines
because you work in hospitality and a better understanding of wine will give you more confidence on the floor and generate increased sales
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)

HOW WE DO IT

LEVEL 1 is one full-day session ending with 30 minute closed-book exam consisting of 30 multiple choice questions
guided tastings of 12 benchmark wines featuring principle grape varieties from classic wine regions
introduction to the fundamentals of food and wine pairing
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

by achieving a minimum pass mark of 70% on a closed book 30 question multiple choice exam at the end of the session.

WHAT IF YOU DON’T GET IT

EITHER WAY – YOU WILL PAY

$425 includes tuition, all wine samples, exam fees and text/workbook
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. accepts 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 a 100% refund

FULL DISCLOSURE

personal information (name, date of birth, address, phone number, email) will be shared between Wayfaring Wine & Spirit Co. and WSET
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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