WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
TMS-CRS-0000181 TMS-CRS-0000181-2024-7-23-0001WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) provides best-in-class education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s wine and spirits professionals and enthusiasts.
WSET® qualifications are globally recognized as the international standard in wine and spirit knowledge. They are designed for those who are just starting out in their careers, as well as established professionals, and the many enthusiasts who have a passion for wines and spirits.
In the last academic year more than 85,000 candidates sat for the WSET® exam in over 70 countries globally.
SHATEC is an officially-appointed Programme Provider for WSET® in Singapore.
Take a look at the programmes available below if you are looking for a certified wine course that will help propel your career in the wine and spirit industry.
About This Course
The WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines is intended for people who have little to no prior knowledge of wines. It is designed to provide a sound but simple introduction to wines. The qualification will assist those who need a basic familiarity with the main types and styles of wines, for example people who work with wines as part of a larger beverage portfolio in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Course duration: 7 hours
Session: 1 Full Day; 9am – 4.15pm & Closed-book Exam: 4.15pm – 5pm
Who Should Attend
This course is a beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine.
Entry Requirements
Participant(s) must be at least 18 years old and above, i.e. legal drinking age in Singapore, to partake in any of the WSET® Programmes.
Participant(s), for religious, health or any other reason(s), who do not wish to sample any alcohol during the course, may do so (only applicable for WSET Level 1 & 2 Programmes).
What You'll Learn
You will be able to know the key stages in grape growing and winemaking, list the principal types and styles of wines, state the key characteristics of wines made from the principal grape varieties as well as other examples of wines, and know the key principles involved in the storage and service of wine. They will consequently be in a position to answer customer queries and provide recommendations for the service of wine.
Course Outline
The course covers the following content:
- The main types and styles of wines
- 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)
Course Structure
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Methodology
This qualification has a minimum requirement of 6 classroom hours (including a 45 minutes assessment) conducted in-person.
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Assessment
Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions. This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.
Specification
For more information and full details on the course requirements, please refer to the Specification.Results
Results will be issued based on the following timeline:
Level 1: 30 working days after receipt of pack returned to WSETSHATEC will inform participants of your results via email once we have received the Gradelist from WSET. Your certificates and lapel pin will come at a later date and you will be advised of the collection details once we have received them.
Re-sit of Exam
Please note that if you have not passed the exam, you will be required to attend a re-sit (in order to be eligible for any course fee funding).The exam re-sit fee is as follows:
Level 1 (Theory): S$ 145.00 per sitting (incl. GST)For more information on our Approved Programme Provider Policies, please refer here.
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Certificate
Upon successful passing the examination, you will receive a WSET® certificate and lapel pin.
Course Fees
| Full Course Fee incl. 9% GST | S$ 523.20 |
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* In accordance with the Budget 2022 announcement, the GST rate will be increased from:
(i) 7% to 8% with effect from 1 Jan 2023; and
(ii) 8% to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024.
9% GST will apply to full payments received by SHATEC from 1 January 2024 onwards.
Full payments received by SHATEC before 1 January 2024 will have no adjustment to the 8% GST.
Please refer to https://www.iras.gov.sg/ for more information on the GST rate change.
Payment Mode
The following payment modes are available:
- Bank Transfer
- PayNow
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
SHATEC Institutes Pte Ltd (UEN: 198301550C) is an appointed CET Centre by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for courses supported by SkillsFuture Credits (SFC) / funded by SSG. The funding support period for WSET Level 1 Award in Wines (TGS-2020000197) is 22 Jul 2019 to 31 July 2024.