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Qualifications / Level 1 Award in Wines

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

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Overview
The level 1 Award in wines is an entry level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. It is ideal for boosting the confidence of new or inexperienced front line staff in the hospitality and retail sectors.  It is also a great course for those wanting to know the main grape varieties and food and wine matching. 

PDF File Level 1 Award in Wine - Specification 2011-12 (3066KB)

(2472KB) /  PDF File Foundation Key Skills (753KB) 


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Who it is aimed at

  • Wine consumers wanting to know more about the main grape varieties and food and wine matching
  • The Level 1 Award in Wines (Hospitality): Candidates with their first job in hospitality.
  • The Level 1 Award in Wines (Retail): Candidates with their first job in retailing.
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Where to Study?


study locations

Around the World

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London Wine & Spirit School 


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Entry Requirements
Students and candidates who are under the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages in the country where the examination is being held will NOT be allowed to sample any alcoholic beverages as part of their course, but this is NOT a barrier for successfully completing the qualification. (except for London Wine & Spirit School where candidates must be 18 years or over)

How to gain the qualification
You must successfully complete:
  • a multiple choice paper of 30 questions
  • a food and wine matching exercise

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WSET qualifications are part of the UK qualifications framework, and the education courses leading to WSET qualifications are an invaluable source of information for students to enhance their knowledge of wines and spirits. WSET qualifications are not a guarantee of employment or career progression, nor do they form part of any regulated qualifications framework outside UK.

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