Melbourne Wine School · Richmond
Corporate WSET Training
Globally recognised wine education delivered privately for your team.
Looking to get your team WSET qualified? Melbourne Wine School is happy to offer a bespoke, private course for you and your staff.
We currently offer:
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✓ WSET Level 1 Awards in Wine, Spirits and Sake ✓ WSET Level 2 Awards in Wine, Spirits and Sake ✓ WSET Level 3 Awards in Wine and Sake |
Why WSET?
The qualification your industry recognises.
Globally recognised
WSET qualifications are the industry standard for wine education worldwide held by over 100,000 candidates in 70+ countries.
Improves staff performance
Confident, knowledgeable staff sell more effectively, serve more professionally, and build stronger customer relationships.
Builds team culture
Shared learning creates shared language. Teams that train together develop a stronger sense of culture and collective expertise.
Retains great people
Investing in your team's development signals that you value them. WSET qualification is a meaningful benefit that staff remember.
Flexible delivery
We work around your roster. Courses can be delivered at our Richmond location or at your premises, on dates that suit your business.
Bespoke to your business
Each course is tailored to your specific industry context the structure, examples and tasting selection are built around hospitality, retail, import or distribution as relevant.
Available courses
All WSET levels privately delivered.
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WSET Level 1 Award in Wine The perfect starting point for front-line staff.A single day course covering the fundamentals of wine how it's made, the major styles, and how to describe and serve it confidently. Ideal for floor staff, retail assistants and anyone new to wine service. |
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wine The most popular choice for hospitality and retail teams.A comprehensive course covering the world's major regions, grape varieties and winemaking techniques. Delivered across multiple sessions with guided tasting throughout. The benchmark qualification for hospitality professionals. |
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wine For senior staff and specialists who want genuine depth.An advanced qualification covering the world's principal wine regions in depth, including written theory and blind tasting assessment. The right course for sommeliers, buyers, brand ambassadors and senior beverage managers. |
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What our clients say "I couldn't recommend Melbourne Wine School highly enough. Andy was super flexible with planning a course structure to suit our business needs, and the feedback from our staff has been outstanding. It's evident that Andy loves to teach, has a true passion for wine and inspires his students to learn with his wealth of wine knowledge. The WSET course has not only improved the knowledge and skills of our employees, but has had a fantastic cultural impact on the business and brought our teams closer together." Vinomofo Corporate client, Melbourne |
How it works
1. Get in touch
Email us or book a consultation. Tell us about your team size, their experience level, and what you're hoping to achieve.
2. We design the program
Our lead educator tailors the course structure, schedule and tasting selection to your business. We provide a quote and confirm the dates.
3. We deliver the course
At our Richmond location or at your premises whichever suits you. All study materials, tastings and exam registration are included.
4. Your team gets qualified
Staff sit the WSET exam and receive a globally recognised certificate. We support any resits if needed.
Frequently asked questions
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How many staff do we need to run a private course? There is no strict minimum. We work with groups of all sizes and will tailor pricing accordingly. Get in touch with your team size and we'll put together a proposal. |
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Can you come to our venue? Yes. Courses can be delivered at our Richmond location or at your premises. We're flexible on location and will discuss logistics as part of the quoting process. |
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Which WSET level is right for our team? It depends on your team's existing knowledge and what you're looking to achieve. Level 1 is ideal for staff with no formal wine background. Level 2 is the most popular choice for hospitality and retail teams wanting a thorough grounding. Level 3 suits senior staff or specialists. We're happy to advise — just get in touch. |
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How long does each course take? Level 1 is a single day. Level 2 runs across multiple sessions totalling around 20 hours. Level 3 is a more intensive program. We work around your roster and can spread sessions across weeks or compress them into consecutive days depending on your preference. |
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Is the exam included? Yes. All WSET exam registration, study materials and certification costs are included in the course fee. If a staff member needs to resit the exam, resit fees apply separately. |
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How do we get a quote? Fill in the enquiry form on this page, email us at wset@melbournewineschool.com.au or call 0401 803 241. Tell us your team size, preferred level and any scheduling requirements and we'll come back to you with a proposal within 24 hours. |
Get started
Ready to qualify your team?
Get in touch and we'll come back to you with a custom proposal within 24 hours.
Book a time
Book a consultation to plan your corporate program and get a custom quote.
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