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Melbourne Wine School

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Course - 12th May - 8th June

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Course - 12th May - 8th June

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Start Date: Commencing 12th of May

Course Finish: Finishing 8th of June 

Enrollment Closing Date: 5th of May  

Class Times: 4 Weeks Online - Study at your own pace

Examination: Sunday 15th June @ 12:00pm
(You may also choose a later time, or to sit in person if this doesn't suit)

Cost: $320
(Inclusive of access to the Online Classroom, and Examination Fee)

Course Schedule

The course will be based around a four-week, five module online learning program with educator support available for this time.
The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this 4-week window.
The course material should take about six hours in total to complete, plus revision time. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.

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Details & Course Information

Course Description:

This an Online entry-level certification program, offered by Melbourne Wine School, one of the most experienced providers of WSET certifications in Melbourne.

For those who are just formally starting in the study of wine, both professionals and amateurs. It is a practical introduction to the production of wines, different wine styles, and major international grape varieties, wine tasting, basic principles of wine service and wine storage and finally, food and wine matching.

What's Included?

Registration Fee Includes:
Access to the WSET Online learning Portal
Access to the Online Portal and all study Materials for up to 12 Months.
Registration & exam fees
WSET Registered Course Educator

Syllabus:

1. Parts of a grape
2. Viticulture
3. Cycle of grape growing
4. Effect of climate
5. Alcoholic fermentation
6. Production of still white, red and rosé wines
7. Principal types and styles of wines
8. Principal international grape varieties
9. Examples of wines from principal grape varieties
10. Other examples of wines
11. Storage of wine
12. Service temperatures
13. Serving wine
14. Food and wine interactions

Certification & Exam:

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines assessment is a closed-book Online and Remotely Invigilated examination consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions taken by students at the end of the course.
Candidates will have 45 minutes to complete the exam.
Candidates must answer 70% (22 out of 30) of the questions correctly to pass.

Entry Requirements:

All attendees must be at least 18 years of age.
You must ensure you have access to the Internet and reliable connection for the examination.
There are no other requirements for this course.

Receival of Study Materials:

Course materials are available for pick up from Melbourne Wine School, however level 1 Award materials will be provided on the day of the course or in an online format. Should the student wish to attain the course material before their course days, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they organise receipt.

Booking Conditions and Course Cancellations:

Transfers:

Transfers of a booking either to another course or applicant are not permitted by Melbourne Wine School. This includes any request to transfer a candidate’s examination date. Melbourne Wine School reserves the right to review requests for a transfer on a case-by-case basis.

Zero Tolerance:

Illness:

In the event of illness such as positive Covid-19 diagnosis, individuals are required to provide a doctor’s certificate. If you are unable to provide certificates, all course fees are waived and you will be treated as a non-attend, and full course fees need to be paid to re-enrol.

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