Description
The WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines provides in-depth knowledge of a wide range of old and new-world wine styles. This is an Advanced level qualification suitable for professionals working in the wine industry as well as experienced consumers. This qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.
This qualification has prerequisite requirements. Please see details below.
Assessment - Participation in a WSET two hour and fifteen minutes theory and tasting examination is required in the final session.
What you will learn:
- Key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- 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
- How to taste wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
You should read WSET specification document before registration. Further specifications for this course can be accessed by clicking on the WSET® logo.
Custom options including online are available. Please enquire to wineandspirits@tafesa.edu.au
Class Times
Thursday 31st July 2025, 7th - 28th August 2025, 4th - 25th September 2025, 6pm - 9pm
2 weeks break
Thursday 16th - 30th October 2025, 6pm - 9pm
1 week break
Thursday 13th - 27th November 2025, 6pm - 9pm
Exam Thursday 4th December 2025 at 6pm.
Duration
16 days x 3 hours
Student Visa (500)
Current VISA holders eligible
Class Times
Monday 13th October 2025, 9:30am - 3:30pm.
1 week break.
Mondays 27th October 2025, 3rd - 24th November 2025, 1st December 2025 9:30am - 3:30pm
Exam - Monday 8th December 2025 at 9:30am.
Duration
8 days x 6 hours
Student Visa (500)
Current VISA holders eligible
Class Times
Monday 28th July, 4th - 25th August, 1st - 22nd September 2025, 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
2 weeks break.
Mondays 13th - 27th October, 3rd - 17th November 2025, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Exam - Monday 24th November 2025 at 6:00pm.
Duration
16 days x 3 hours
Student Visa (500)
Current VISA holders eligible
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