Wine and Spirit Education Trust: Level 1 Award in Wine Appreciation

Who is this course for?

This WSET course provides basic knowledge to first-time employees in the wine industry and for the general public who have an interest in wine appreciation.

What are the entry requirements for the course?

Candidates must be over 18 years of age.

A thorough understanding of the English language is required due to the written examination.

How long is this course?

This is a 4 week part-time course.

Wednesday evenings, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

Dates for the next course are TBC – please contact academy@highlands.ac.uk to be added to the waitlist.

What will I study on this course?

This qualification includes:

The main styles of wine
A systematic approach to tasting wine
The characteristics of common grape varieties
Service of wine
Pairings of food and wine
Health and Safety, and legal issues

What Qualification will I gain?

Wine and Spirit Education Trust: Level 1 Award in Wines.

How is the course assessed?

95% attendance is vital for successful completion of the course. Wine tasting is part of every class.

A multiple choice exam paper of 30 questions. Please be advised that exam is optional.

What does this course lead on to?

Wine and Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Award in wines and Spirits.

How much will it cost?

£111 Tuition Fee

Plus £48 Exam Fee (exam is optional)

Fees are non-refundable.

How can I find out more?

For further information please email academy@highlands.ac.uk.

Extra Info

Please note: enrolments for all courses must be made a minimum of one week prior to the course commencing.

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A minimum enrolment number is required to recover the full costs of providing a course. If numbers of students fail to reach this minimum we reluctantly cancel it. Applicants are provided with a full refund or a transfer to another suitable course if one is available.

Refunds

Unfortunately we only offer a refund if a course has been cancelled by Highlands College. Circumstances such as illness, work commitments or leaving the island are not considered for refunds. In some instances course fees may be able to be transferred to a module/unit within the same qualification. Fees or course places cannot be transferred to another person.