About this Event
An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for dedicated wine enthusiasts. For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of viticulture and winemaking. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.
Level 3 Course February Semester
Commences Tuesday February 4th 2024 for 12 consecutive weeks on a Tuesday.
Prerequisites
- You must hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, or be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge.
Course Structure
- 30 hours of in class study and 54 hours of personal study
- Plus a 2.5 hour examination
What’s Included
- Text Book
- 85 wines
- Exam
- Certificate
- Lapel Pin
What’s Covered
- Key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- Still wines of the world
- Sparkling wines of the world
- Fortified wines of the world
- How to make appropriate wine recommendations
- How to taste wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT).
Exam Details
- Closed book exam
- Unit 1: 50 multiple-choice questions and 4 Short Written Answer questions
- Unit 2: Blind tasting of 2 wines
- 55% is required for both parts to pass
Level 3 Course February Semester
Commences Tuesday February 4th 2025 for 12 consecutive weeks on a Tuesday.
Course will also include 1 x 8hr class on Saturday 8th of March 2025 from 10am to 6pm. This will be at Old Bridge Cellars in North Fremantle.
Course Location - RSL Building 28 St Georges Terrace Perth WA @ 6:30pm-8:30pm
Exam Date - Wednesday May 13th @6:30pm
Course Cost - $1950
Exam resit costs
- Candidates who fail either Unit of the exam may resit until success is achieved. A fail in Tasting requires only a resit for that portion of the exam. A fail in Theory requires a resit of the Multiple Choice and Short Written Answer paper only. Resit fees are as follows:
- Full exam (Tasting + Theory) $300
- Tasting only $170
- Theory only $180
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
RSLWA, 28 Saint Georges Terrace, Perth, Australia
AUD 1950.00
