WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

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WSET 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.

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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

  • Methodology

    This qualification has a minimum requirement of 6 classroom hours (including a 45 minutes assessment) conducted in-person.

  • 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 WSET

    SHATEC 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).

  • Certificate

    Upon successful passing the examination, you will receive a WSET® certificate and lapel pin.

Course Fees
Full Course Fee incl. 9% GST S$ 490.50
Important Notice
  • Please click here for the WSET Terms & Conditions, Payment, Refunds, and other important guidelines.
  • SHATEC Institutes Pte Ltd (UEN: 198301550C) is an appointed CET Centre by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for courses eligible for SkillsFuture Credits (SFC) and SSG funding.
  • This course is also supported under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) from 22 May 2021 to 31 Mar 2025, with UTAP course reference number C11889893. NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded* course fee support for up to $250 each year when they sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above will receive increased funding support from $250 to $500. Find more information here.

*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy.

 

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