Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wine
If you wish to receive information on this class or any other information from NEWA, please email bmitchell@newenglandwineacademy.com

The Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts.

What You Will Learn:
Unit 1
  • 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 wines of the world
    • sparkling wines of the world
    • fortified wines of the world
  • How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality

Unit 2
  • How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

Students applying for the Level 3 Award in Wines should hold the Level 2 Award in Wines, or be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge.

New England Wine Academy also provides access to additional study material to ensure you have a full and rewarding study experience.

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84-90 hours of study time - and is generally broken down in the following:
In-person Classes
  • 30 hours of delivery time with WSET course provider - New England Wine Academy
  • 54 hours of personal study and revision
Online Classes
  •  9 weeks covering 9 modules
  • 90 hours of total course hours, with a recommended 10 hours of study per week
  • Tasting Workshop - a 1-day tasting tutorial introducing the Level 3 tasting technique will be included. This will be scheduled per class, and is generally set between the completion of the online sessions and the exam date.
Assessment
Candidates for Level 3 Award in Wines, will be required to pass a closed book examination, comprising two units:
  • Theory - 50 multiple choice, plus 4 x 25 mark short written answer questions
  • Tasting - two blind wines in 30 minutes
  • A mark of 55 percent in each unit is required to achieve a pass in this qualification.

On successful completion of the examination you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo. This qualification is Ofqual regulated.

Please note
Thomas Hooker Brewery is the location of the classes/exams, but classes are hosted by New England Wine Academy, which is a WSET Approved Program Provider and is solely responsible for all questions and bookings.
For inquiries, please contact - bmitchell@newenglandwineacademy.com.

For in-person classes, the minimum attendance to run a session is 8 students. If this minimum is not met - New England Wine Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone the session and refund all tuition payments.

For online classes, there is no minimum student level. Students book through New England Wine Academy, follow the online sessions, and take their exam with New England Wine Academy on the assigned dates.
New Class dates being added soon
* $20 Additional shipping fee will apply if study materials are to be shipped.
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