Course: WSET® Level 1 Award in wines (online)

Online study offers students the flexibility to complete their study at a time and place that suits them.

Level 1 in Wines is 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.

• Language: Only in English
• Duration: 4 weeks with access to WSET Educator + 1 year of access to platform
• Modules: 5
• Total course hours: 6
• Includes: course + remote examination + WSET Certificate and Pin | It does not include the wine pack
• Course structure: it allows students to work ahead or catch up on the activities and forums. There are no set times to log into the course as there are no live chats or webinars
• Free DEMO: copy this LINK: https://onlineclassroom.wsetglobal.com/courses/371

*students are responsible for any inconvenience during the exam, i.e. Internet conection failing, someone entering the room, having a watch, etc. If a resit is needed due to not following the rules and system check recomendations, this will be charged to the student.

**It takes 6-8 working WEEKS for the results to be available

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 Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)


OVERVIEW

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. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.

The course prepares the student for our qualifications and they 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 module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand the differences between grape varieties and types and styles of wine.

WINE TASTING
Students should be 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 (this are not provided by The Wine School). Any additional wines can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.


WHAT DO I GET?
Access for one year to platform + remote invigilated online examination + oficial WSET Pin & Certificate (international shipping costs US$60)

FREE DEMO
You can do a DEMO for free in this LINK https://onlineclassroom.wsetglobal.com/courses/371