WSET Level 3 Award in Wines qualification is an advanced wine qualification, suitable for people with good basic knowledge (Level 2 or equivalent), both wine enthusiasts and experienced professionals in the hospitality/wine trade.
What will I be able to do with my WSET Level 3 Wines Award?
This qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and winemaking. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality.
Qualification aims: Holders of the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines will be able to describe the characteristics of the principal wines of the world and give information on the key factors influencing style, quality and value. They will consequently be in a position to advise management, to answer customer queries authoritatively, and to make informed selections of wines in a variety of situations.
For full course details download the course specification.
Learning outcomes:
Unit 1: Theory: The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling.
How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world. How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
Unit 2: Tasting: How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT).
Assessment: Unit 1 is assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a short-written answer paper. Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two wines. This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.
Course formats
Course delivery: This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 30 hours of tuition. Private study required: 54 hours.
Formats: all these formats include printed WSET study pack, access to Quizlet revision questions and exam fees. Glasses are not included, since most people have a set from Level 2. A set of tasting glasses can be added on, and collected at the first class.
A) 11 week traditional classroom(6.30-9.30pm, once per week for 11 weeks). This format is on hold at the moment.
B) Blended classroom & online: 11 weeks, including 6 traditional classes in a classroom, focussing on tasting. For all the other weeks, you will have a ‘live’ class on Zoom. Your tutor will guide you individually through weekly theory and tasting assignments which are submitted online. Cost: €905 (Students are expected to buy & taste 11 specified wine styles, and submit a tasting note each week).
Venue for traditional classes & exam: The Camden Court Hotel, Camden St., Dublin 2.
Entry requirements: This is an advanced course – it is strongly recommended that candidates should be at WSET Level 2 before embarking on this course. A good standard of English is required to complete Unit 1 Theory written exam. Candidates should be over 18 years of age to taste wine.
You will need a tablet or laptop to submit weekly assignments online.
Dates & Booking
- Tues 12th Sept 2023: Tasting classes are on Sep 12, 19, Oct 3, 24, Nov 7, 21, starting at 6.30pm. Zoom classes start at 7pm on all other dates. Exam on Tues 5th Dec, 6.30pm. Cost €905 (Students are expected to buy & taste 11 specified wine styles, and submit a tasting note each week).
To book: places on all courses are limited, and therefore offered on a first-paid basis. Payment is required in order to secure a place.
Next level up: WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines (This course is run in Dublin by WSET directly, please contact them for details. WSET Level 3 is required before starting this course).
