SHORT COURSE

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

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

  • This course is open to students who have passed the Level 2 Award in Wines. If you do not hold the Level 2 Award in Wines, but have obtained the relevant knowledge and experience, you are eligible to gain entry through successful completion of an entry assessment. Please contact wineandspirits@tafesa.edu.au for direct entry applications.
  • There will be additional charges incurred for exam resits. WSET Level 3 Award in Wines exam resit cost is $225 for the theory exam and $175 for the tasting exam.
    All classes are delivered in English and the assessment requires your answers to be hand-written, therefore a good level of written and spoken English is very beneficial.
    You must be at least 18 years old to enrol on any of our courses.

Short Course Delivery Locations Some short courses can provide accreditation for industry-specific registration, while others merely provide skills and knowledge in the subject area. Concession prices are available for some courses.

Date

Dates to be advised

Duration
8 days x 6 hours
Student Visa (500)

Current VISA holders eligible

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Cost

$1920.00 GST inc

Applications opening soon
Location

Online

Start Date

Mon 28 Sep 26

End Date

Mon 30 Nov 26

Class Times
*Online study 28th September - 30th November 2026.
*2 compulsory intensive tasting sessions - 26th October and 23rd November 2026 6pm - 9pm.
*On campus exam 1st December 6pm.
*On campus components of the course will be held at the Wine and Spirits School, Adelaide City Campus.
Duration
10 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Current VISA holders eligible

Note

The tasting sessions will cover key regions and varieties, a full list of suggested samples can be provided for students who wish to taste the full range of wines, purchases of additional wines are at students own cost.

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Cost

$1700.00 GST inc

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