SHORT COURSE

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

Description

The WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines provides in-depth knowledge of a wide range of old and new-world wine styles. This is an Advanced level qualification suitable for professionals working in the wine industry as well as experienced consumers. This qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

This qualification has prerequisite requirements. Please see details below.

Assessment - Participation in a WSET two hour and fifteen minutes theory and tasting examination is required in the final session.

What you will learn:
- Key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- Still wines of the world
- Sparkling wines of the world
- Fortified wines of the world
- How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
- How to taste wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

You should read WSET specification document before registration. Further specifications for this course can be accessed by clicking on the WSET® logo.

Custom options including online are available. Please enquire to wineandspirits@tafesa.edu.au

  • This course is open to students who have passed the Level 2 Award in Wines. If you do not hold the Level 2 Award in Wines, but have obtained the relevant knowledge and experience, you are eligible to gain entry through successful completion of an entry assessment. Please contact wineandspirits@tafesa.edu.au for direct entry applications.
  • There will be additional charges incurred for exam resits. WSET Level 3 Award in Wines exam resit cost is $225 for the theory exam and $175 for the tasting exam.
    All classes are delivered in English and the assessment requires your answers to be hand-written, therefore a good level of written and spoken English is very beneficial.
    You must be at least 18 years old to enrol on any of our courses.

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Start Date

Thu 13 Feb 25

End Date

Thu 19 Jun 25

Class Times
Thursday 13th February - 10th April 2025, 6pm-9pm.
2 weeks break.
Thursday 1st May - 5th June 2025, 6pm-9pm.
1 week break.
Exam - Thursday 19th June 2025 at 6pm.
Duration
16 days x 3 hours
Address or Room
Room: B.B03
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Cost

$1865.00 GST inc

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Start Date

Mon 28 Apr 25

End Date

Mon 30 Jun 25

Class Times
Monday 28th April - 2nd June 2025, 9:30am-3.30pm.
1 week break.
Monday 16th June - 23rd June 2025, 9.30am - 3.30pm.
Exam - Monday 30th June 2025 at 9.30am.
Duration
9 days x 6 hours
Address or Room
Room: B.B03
Student Visa (500)

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Cost

$1865.00 GST inc

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Start Date

Tue 29 Apr 25

End Date

Tue 16 Sep 25

Class Times
Tuesday 29th April - 24th June 2025, 6pm-9pm.
4 weeks break.
Tuesday 29th July - 2nd September 2025, 6pm-9pm.
1 week break.
Exam - Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 6pm.
Duration
16 days x 3 hours
Address or Room
Room: B.B03
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Cost

$1865.00 GST inc

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Start Date

Thu 1 May 25

End Date

Thu 11 Sep 25

Class Times
Thursday 1st May - 26th June 2025, 6pm-9pm.
3 weeks break.
Thursday 24th July - 28th August 2025, 6pm-9pm.
1 week break.
Exam - Thursday 11th September 2025 at 6pm.
Duration
16 days x 3 hours
Address or Room
Room: C7
Student Visa (500)

Current VISA holders eligible

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Cost

$1865.00 GST inc

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