[NSW] WSET L1 Award in Wines – Joval School of Wine

WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines is a one full day course (9.30am-5.00pm) and is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of wine and is designed to provide a sound but simple introduction to wines.

The qualification provides basic familiarity with the main types and styles of wines and learnings that are beneficial to those working in the wine retail and hospitality sectors. At the completion of the course, you will have the confidence to make recommendations to customers based on the wine style they are seeking.

What you will learn:

• Key stages in grape growing and wine making
• Key characteristics of wines made from the principal grape varieties
• Wine styles and key examples (EG light bodied, low tannin red – Beaujolais)
• Principles involved in the storage and service of wine
• Basic principles of food and wine matching

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 6 hours in a classroom. Assessment is by a 45-minute closed-book exam of 30 multiple choice questions.

Exams are sent to London for marking and successful candidates receive a certificate and pin. Cost is $330pp inclusive of GST and all study materials, wine samples (8-10), tuition, examination and postage.

For more information and to reserve a place, go to the Joval School of Wine website.