WSET Level 3 Award in Wines - Sunday Course - July & August

Registration fee includes:

- 32 hours of live classes

- All registration & exam fees

- 70+ wines tasted during the program

- WSET Level 3 complete study pack with an exclusive textbook and study workbook

1 - The WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT): appearance, nose, palate, quality assessment and readiness for drinking

2 - The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling

3 - Natural and human factors in the vineyard, and how they shape style, quality and price

4 - The still wines of France: Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Rhône, Alsace, the Loire, the South of France and the South West

5 - The still wines of the rest of Europe: Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Hungary and Greece

6 - The still wines of the wider world: USA, Canada, Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

7 - Sparkling wines of the world: production methods and principal regions, including Champagne

8 - Fortified wines of the world: production methods and principal styles, including Sherry, Port and Madeira

Assessment:

- A multiple choice paper of fifty questions: pass mark 55%

- A short written answer paper of four questions: pass mark 55%

- A tasting examination: pass mark 55%. Correctly identify two wines and produce a written analysis using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting

Both units are examined in person on the same day, with a short break between the papers.

Successful completion of the exam will lead to the internationally recognised WSET Level 3 Award in Wines. You will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

All attendees must be at least 18 years of age.

WSET Level 2 certification is NOT required to take WSET Level 3, however, it is highly recommended.

Course materials are available for pick up from Melbourne Wine School. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that they organise receipt.

Bookings are not secured until full payment is received, and the enrolment form completed and returned to Melbourne Wine School. Bookings will only be accepted on valid forms with a signed and dated student declaration.

Course bookings will close 15 working days prior to the course commencement date. If spaces are available, they can be purchased, but regular T&C's apply.

Cancellations for bookings on any Melbourne Wine School WSET courses are refundable up to 20 working days prior to the course start date. An administration fee of $75.00 plus the full cost of the study materials supplied will be deducted and the remainder of the course fee refunded.

Should a student wish to return their study materials, they must be returned unopened before a refund can be issued, although a $75.00 administration fee will apply.

Occasionally, due to lack of demand or other unforeseen circumstances, a scheduled course may have to be cancelled by Melbourne Wine School. Affected students will be given appropriate notice in the event of the cancellation of their course. Students will be offered a place on an alternative course if available, or a refund of their booking fees.

In the event of a course cancellation, students will have up to 12 months to attend a new course. If a student fails to attend a course within this timeframe, Melbourne Wine School will consider the student to be a “no-show” and their course fees will be forfeit.

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.

Melbourne Wine School has a zero-tolerance policy for threatening behaviour or acts of aggression and violence, physical or verbal, towards members of our staff. Any violation of the policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or removal from any course without refund.

In the event of illness such as a 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.