WSET Level 1 Award in Wines ONLINE
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 in Wines is an entry level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. You will learn the main types and styles of wine, as well as the basic skills to describe wines accurately. You will also learn how to make food and wine pairings.
Each course has a set start and finish date, along with guidelines on progression. Students are free to log-in and complete their learning hours at times that suit them. You will have access to our course educator who will provide feedback on assigned exercises and respond to course related inquiries.
Students will learn through a range of independent and/or group activities (tasting area, multiple choice feedback tests), supported by videos and quizzes, designed to achieve the required learning outcomes to prepare for the examination. Q&A forums allow students to interact with others on the same course, which is monitored by our course educator. There will be a live zoom and tasting class.
Level 1 Wines is based around a 4-week, 7 module online learning program with educator support available for the time period. The course modules should be followed in order, but you are free to complete the modules at your own pace during this 4-week window. The course material should take about 6 hours in total to complete, plus revision time.
Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential. All course material will be available online and the course is taught in English.
OVERVIEW
- Duration - 4 weeks online guided study split into 7 modules including revision. Course hours: 6
- Course activities - tasting area, multiple choice feedback tests, discussions and videos.
- Modules - students are free to complete the modules at their own pace during this 4-week window.
- Educator - support for 4 weeks.
- Materials - included in the online course. Students are not provided with a physical textbook.
- Student access - students have access for 1 year which includes the scheduled 4 weeks of guided study. Please note that students have read-only access after the course finish date.
- Examination - choice of online OR in classroom - see details below
WHEN
June 29 - July 26, 2020 (Online)
OR
September 7 - October 4, 2020 (Online)
Minimum class size of 10.
MODULES
Module 1: What is Wine & How is it Made?
- Name the main parts of a grape and what they contain
- Name the key stages in the annual cycle of grape growing and know what happens during ripening
- Name and define different grape-growing climates and state how they can affect the characteristics of grapes
- List the requirements for and the products of alcoholic fermentation.
- Name and correctly order the key stages in the production of still white, red and rosé wine
Module 2: Types & Styles of Wine
- Identify the three main styles of wine: still wines, sparkling wines, fortified wines.
- Study the notable structural characteristics of all wines.
Module 3: Introduction to Tasting
- Learn how to taste wine and describe its notable characteristics using language from WSET's Systematic Approach to Tasting.
- Learn to distinguish differences and similarities between different styles of wine.
Module 4: Grape Varieties & Wines
- Name the principal grape varieties and identify the characteristics and styles of their wines.
- Identify and relate named wines from principal grape varieties to the grape varieties, types, characteristics and styles of wine.
- Identify and relate other popular named wines to the types, characteristics and styles of wine.
Module 5: Storage & Service of Wines
- Identify and define the ideal conditions for the short and long-term storage of wine.
- State the recommended service temperature for the principal types and styles of wine.
- State the correct procedures for opening and serving wine.
Module 6: Pairing Food & Wines
- Identify the principal food and wine interactions and recognise the effect they typically have on a wine.
Module 7: Revision & Resources
- Mock multiple-choice feedback examination which can be attempted as many times as the student likes.
WSET Level 1 Specifications (2018) - Must be read before enrolling.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Students will require access to a computer (recommended) and/or HTML5 compatible mobile or tablet with the following minimum requirements: Internet Explorer 10, Firefox 25.0, Safari 6, Chrome 30.0 or other HTML5 compatible; web brower with JavaScript and cookies** enabled; Adobe Reader XI or equivalent; Internet access (broadband recommended).
FEE
$375* + HST ($48.75) = $423.75
Includes:
WSET's online classroom, online study material, bonus online zoom live tasting and live lecture with educator support for 4 weeks, examination, certificate and lapel pin upon successful completion. Students are responsible for their own tasting samples. Students have access for 1 year which includes the scheduled 4 weeks of guided study. Students have read-only access after the course finish date.
*A 10% discount will apply to U of G alumni, students, staff & faculty. (Discount $337.50 + HST $43.88 = $381.38)
It is advised to taste a range of wines during your study. Information will be provided in the Online Classroom.
EXAM INFORMATION (Online or Written at U of G)
JUNE CLASS EXAM OPTION - Online Monday, August 17 from 7 - 7:45 PM. or in-person at the U of G on Saturday, October 17, 2020 10 - 10:45 AM
SEPTEMBER CLASS EXAM - Online or in-person at the U of G - Saturday, October 17, 2020 10 -10:45 AM EST (45-minute exam) - Both online or written.
Note, the written exam date may change due to the pandemic situation. U of G will contact you if face-to-face exams cannot take place or if our date changes.
IMPORTANT EXAM INFORMATION:
Your fee includes the examination for the date above. Please email us with a final decision if you wish to write the examination online or in person 20 business days prior to exam date.
If you decide you are not writing on your scheduled date or change from online to classroom or vice versa, within 20 days of exam date, a $120 fee will apply to resit the examination.
If you are unsuccessful in your first attempt, you will have the option to resit the exam and/or inquire feedback within a certain timeframe. Note, there are fees associated with both.
Exams must be written within a year of your course start date.
You must successfully complete a closed-book exam of 30 multiple choice questions (70% to pass). All students who pass will be issued an internationally-recognized WSET certificate and a lapel pin.
Exam - In Classroom
Location: University of Guelph, School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management, Macdonald Stewart Hall (MACS), located in north campus, just east of the Gordon Street and College Ave intersection. University of Guelph campus map
TASTING SAMPLES / CLASS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday, June 12, 2020 for June 29th start
Friday, August 18th, 2020 for September 7th start
REGISTRATION
Please complete the on-line application form.
Successful certifications will include your official name, as first name, middle name and last name, as on your ID. Only if your last name is to appear first on the certification, please contact us a minimum of ten working days prior to exam.
Access to the Online Classroom will be provided once your booking has been processed and confirmed.
Students will receive an email from WSET's online classroom before the start date.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Once your application form has been received, you will be contacted to provide payment information.
HST Registration Number - R108161829 This course does not qualify for the Canada Revenue Agency T2202A Education Form. A University of Guelph receipt can be issued.
RESTRICTIONS? UNDER 19?
You must be 19 years of age before course start.
Students will require basic comoputer literacy, basic internet navigation skills and a good level of English.
COURSE CANCELLATION
Withdrawing up to 10 working days prior to course start, a refund of tuition, less a $150 administration fee will apply.
Withdrawing less than 10 working days prior to course start date, there will be no refund.
Note, transfers cannot be made.
CONTACT
Lisa Fodor
Logistics Coordinator
School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management, Macdonald Stewart Hall
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
(519) 824-4120, ext. 56116
Email: wset@uoguelph.ca