​Those who want to take their knowledge to a professional level after gaining the WSET® Level 2 Certificate can take this intensive course. The WSET® Level 3 qualification provides in-depth product knowledge required for professional skills and competencies in the wine industry. With the knowledge gained, you will be able to advise management on wine issues, answer customer queries in detail and make expert wine selections.

 

You will learn to taste and evaluate wines to an expert level using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Tasting of Wine®. You will also explore in depth the key factors in winemaking, i.e. location, viticulture, winemaking, ageing and bottling, so that you can explain in detail how these affect the characteristics of different wines.

 

On successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and  be able to use the associated WSET certified logo in your communication. This qualification is also a prerequisite for applying for the WSET® Level 4 Diploma.

 

Who the course is aimed at​

The course is suitable for professionals from different areas of the wine industry to deepen and develop their wine knowledge. Those working in the hospitality industry (e.g. restaurant management, sommelier), trade (e.g. customer service, retail, wholesale), wine production (e.g. winemaker, distribution) or wine tourism will all benefit from this qualification. However, the WSET® Level 3 course is also open to accomplished wine enthusiasts who wish to continue their education at a high level and gain an international wine qualification.

 

What you will learn

Unit 1

• The key factors in winemaking: growing area, grape growing, winemaking, ageing and bottling.

• How these key factors influence the important characteristics of the following types of wine:

• Still wines of the world

• Sparkling wines of the world

• Sparkling wines of the world

• How you can apply your understanding to explain the style and quality of wines.

 

Unit 2

• How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and assess their quality using WSET Level 3 Systematic Tasting of Wine®.

 

Performance assessment

The 2 and a half hour examination takes place in the final part of the course and consists of two units.

Unit 1 consists of a 50 multiple-choice question test and a question paper requiring short written answers. 

Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two wines. 

 

Candidates must achieve 55% of the total marks, in both the tasting and theory tests, to pass.

 

Entry requirements

This course is NOT suitable for beginners. It is recommended that you have completed the WSET® Level 2, Wines qualification, or can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge (e.g. relevant degree, years of industry experience).  Participants should be over 18 years of age.

 

If you have any questions about the entry requirements, please email us at office@grapeskills.com.

 

Recommended preparation

This course is demanding, so you should plan at least 55 hours of self-study in advance. We also offer our students various support options - please contact us for more information. 

 

Course specification

For more information and full details on course requirements, download the specification here:

Specification (EN)

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Course includes

• The WSET® Level 3 Study Pack (Book + Workbook + SAT Card)

• Access to the online quizzes

• The tasting of approximately 70 wines, including premium qualities

• ​Water and coffee breaks

• The WSET® Level 3 Examination 

• The WSET® Certificate* on successful completion

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*An optional WSET® Level 3 badge is available; shipping fees apply.

 

N.B.: For bookings by bank transfer, please contact us directly at office@grapeskills.com

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