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.

Click Here to view a copy of the Level 3 Wine Course Specification

Please note
Thomas Hooker Brewery is the location of the in-person 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.

Traditional / In-person Class Delivery
"In-person" or "Traditional" is defined as classes that are held in the classroom and under a traditional classroom setting. The minimum attendance to run a session is 6-8 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.

Hybrid Class Delivery
"Hybrid" is defined as classes that are held over a virtual meeting platform, such as Zoom, by a designated instructor. These courses will have a specific start and end dates, with set times for the delivery of class sessions. Generally speaking, there are no limits to student attendance, but New England Wine Academy does reserve the right to cancel or postpone a course if at least a minimum attendance is not met.

Online Class Delivery
"Online" is defined as classes that are administered via remote learning platforms, and are generally held with no set class times or live instructor. WSET Online classes are conducted using the Canvas platform, and there is no minimum student level. Students book through New England Wine Academy, follow the online sessions at their own pace, and take their exam with New England Wine Academy on the assigned dates. There is a WSET approved instructor assigned to each session, and this instructor will give feedback on quizzes, tasting notes, etc.
Please note, cancelling or rescheduling an exam less than 7 days prior to the exam date, will result in rescheduling fee. We work with our students to ensure they are aware of all dates, but please mark your calendars with all relevant dates/times. Let us know as early as possible if you are unable to make and exam for any reason.
If you book a class past the registration deadline, you will be placed in the next available class.
Wine 3 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Please pay attention to course enrollment deadlines,
which are highlighted in red as well as exam dates and times.
​Level 3 Exams are only available for in-person invigilation.
Each Level 3 course, including the online versions, has an in-person or hybrid tasting workshop as part of the course offering. Dates and times for the workshop will be coordinated with enrolled students once the course begins.
May 16, 2022  >  July 17, 2022
Deadline to enroll is May 7
In-Person Exam - August 6, 2022 - usually at 9:30am

June 6, 2022  >  August 7, 2022
Deadline to enroll is May 28
In-Person Exam - September 10, 2022 - usually at 9:30am

June 27, 2022  >  August 28, 2022 
Deadline to enroll is June 18
In-Person Exam - September 10, 2022 - usually at 9:30am

July 18, 2022  >  September 18, 2022
Deadline to enroll is July 9
In-Person Exam - October 1, 2022 - usually at 9:30am
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