WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits

The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits (Condensed version) is designed to give a more comprehensive coverage of the wines and spirits of the world.  Students will benefit from in-depth tastings where they will learn to identify product style and quality.

This qualification is suitable for employees in the trade, supervisory, management or those required to respond professionally to consumer queries.  This course is also ideal for the wine enthusiast wanting to build on knowledge gained in Level 2.

COURSE DATE:

Level 3 will be offered in a condensed version on the following six Sundays in the winter semester from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  (Includes a 1-hour lunch break)

Sunday, March 22nd
Sunday, March 29th
No class - Easter Sunday, April 5th
Sunday, April 12th
Sunday, April 19th
Sunday, April 26th
Sunday, May 3rd (Scheduled exam date)

LOCATION: 

University of Guelph, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, PJ's Restaurant in the Atrium, Macdonald Stewart Hall 

COURSE OUTLINE:

Upon completion of Level 3, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the following:

Wines and Spirits of the World

• Production of Wine
     Location
     Viticulture
     Vinification
     Maturation and Bottling
     Labelling Regulations

• France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Central and South Eastern Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, North America, South and Central America

• Sparkling Wines

• Fortified (Liqueur) Wines

• Spirits and Liqueurs

• Information and Advice for Customers and Staff

Tasting and Evaluating Wines of the World

• Advanced wine tasting technique; how to taste wines and evaluate the quality, style and price.

The WSET recommends that students allocate a minimum of 84 hours of study, through a combination of taught and private study time.

Please be sure to read the Level 3 Specification Guide before submitting your application form.

EXAM:  

To gain the internationally-recognized WSET certification, you must successfully complete a multiple choice exam of 50 questions; a question paper requiring short written answers and a blind tasting of two wines.  A 55% pass mark is required on all three sections.

The exam will take place the last day of class.  Please ensure that you are available on this scheduled day.

FEE:

$1,195* + 13% HST ($155.35) = $1,350.35

Includes: WSET study pack, wines and spirits for in-class tasting; wine glasses, instruction and examination fees (for the class scheduled date).

*A 10% discount will apply to U of G alumni/students/staff/faculty and recognized HTM industry partners. ($1,075.50 + HST $139.82 = $1,215.32)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Monday, February 16th, 2015

Your course study pack will be sent to you two weeks prior to course start.

Please register early.  These popular certifications have filled up BEFORE the deadline date.  Note:  We are unable to 'hold' places, registration and payment must be received to guarantee your place.

REGISTRATION

Please print and submit your application form by:

1. EMAIL (wset@uoguelph.ca); 
2. MAIL (address is on the application form).  Note payment information below.

LEVEL 3 APPLICATION FORM - PDF

LEVEL 3 APPLICATION FORM - WORD

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Payment is due upon submitting your application form.  Please follow one of these three options:

1.  Contact Lisa Fodor at 519-824-4120, ext. 56116 with credit card details (VISA or M/C only); OR
2.  Forward a cheque payable to the "University of Guelph" and mail to: Lisa Fodor (the address is located below).

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.

ANY RESTRICTIONS?  UNDER 19? 

Participants must be 19 years of age on the course start date.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

- Withdrawing more than 30 days prior to the course start date:  Full refund or a transfer to the next session offered.
- Withdrawing 15 - 29 days prior to the course start date:  Refund less a $300 administration fee
- Withdrawing 14 days or less prior to the course start date:  No refund

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: lfodor@uoguelph.ca
Fax: 519-823-5512