WSET Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wines

Who is the course for?

Delegates must be 18 or over and have a keen interest in this subject.

What will I study?

The aim of the course is to give a basic introduction to wine, followed by some basic food and wine matching.

The qualification introduces delegates to:

• The main styles of wine
• The WSET Level 1 systematic approach to tasting
• The characteristics of the common grape varieties used to produce wine
• Service of wine
• Health, safety and legal issues
• The matching of food and wine

How will the course be delivered?

Through classroom based activities alongside a tutor and other delegates at a similar level.

Course Entry Criteria

There are no entry criteria other than a keen interest in this subject.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

To gain the qualification delegates need to successfully complete a portfolio of tasting notes and a multiple-choice paper of 30 questions.

What can I do next?

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How much does it cost?

The course is priced at £110.00 per delegate (prices are subject to change), which includes tuition, WSET registration and certification fees.