WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Orange
COURSE DETAILS
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
| Course Date & Time | Monday 9th February 9am- 4pm |
| Enrolment close | Friday 31 January 2026 |
| Exam | Friday 13th February 9:30am |
Course Fee
| Non Member | $395 |
| ASVO member | $350 |
Course Description
For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings.
Learning Outcome 1 Know the key stages in grape growing and winemaking.
Learning Outcome 2 Know the types, characteristics and styles of wines made from the principal grape varieties and other examples of wines.
Learning Outcome 3 Know the key principles and practices involved in the storage and service of wine.
Course outline
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is designed to provide a sound but simple introduction to wines. The qualification will assist those who need a basic familiarity with the main types and styles of wines including people who work with wines in retail, hospitality and cellar doors. Successful candidates will be able to know the key stages in grape growing and winemaking, list the principal types and styles of wine, state the key characteristics of wines made from the principal grape varieties as well as other examples of wines, and know the key principles involved in the storage and service of wine. They will consequently be in a position to answer customer queries and provide recommendations for the service of wine. More information can be found in the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Course Specification Here
Tasting component
Students will taste a range of different styles of wines from the principal grape varieties. All samples will be provided to the students. These wine samples will also be used to match with different food types to understand the interaction between food and wine.
Course registration
All course registrations will close on 31st January.
Entry requirements
You must be of legal drinking age in Australia.
Total Qualification Time (TQT)
TQT is an estimate of the total amount of time, measured in hours, that a learner would reasonably need to be able to show the level of achievement necessary for the award of a qualification. The TQT for the Level 1 Award in Wines is 6 hours.
Assessment
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines assessment is a closed-book examination of 45 minutes’ duration and consists of 30 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each. 2.2 Results are graded as follows: Mark of 70% and above = Pass; Mark of 69% and below = Fail
Reasonable adjustment
Reasonable adjustment is any accommodation or arrangement (approved in advance by WSET) that helps to reduce the effect of a known disability or difficulty that substantially disadvantages a candidate’s exam.
Reasonable adjustments aim to equalise access for candidates – they must not give unfair advantage to candidates receiving the adjustment or affect the reliability and validity of the exam outcomes as detailed in the applicable Specification.
WSET cannot agree to reasonable adjustments where the candidate’s particular difficulty directly affects performance necessary to complete the exam outcomes (e.g., if a student cannot taste for a Level 3 Exam where tasting is necessary).
Before registering
Make sure you are familiar with the WSET Asia Pacific APP#3033 Policies which can be found here
Contact Information
Matt Irwin
DipWSET, WSET Certified Educator
APP Development Manager-APAC, WSET
Additional Information
This WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Course is held at Phillip Shaw Wines
Cost
| ASVO member | $350 |
| Non Member | $395 |
