Description

Building on the knowledge and skills gained from the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, the Level 4 Diploma deepens your understanding of how and why wine production and business factors influence the style, quality and price of wines.

Your expertise is built both theoretically, through comprehensive study of a large number of wine regions, and practically, by developing your wine tasting skills to an expert level. Successful graduates acquire exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in evaluative wine tasting, gaining global recognition as authoritative wine specialists.

For any student wishing to progress to the Master of Wine programme, the Level 4 Diploma in Wines is the way forward. The Diploma is delivered in six mandatory units covering a broad range of topics including wine production, wine business, and still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world:
D1 – Wine Production
D2 – Wine Business
D3 – Wines of the World
D4 – Sparkling Wines
D5 – Fortified Wines
D6 – Independent Research Assignment

The Diploma is expected to take between 18 months and 3 years to complete. Each unit is weighted differently in terms of the hours and study required.

Candidates must hold either the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines or the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits to be eligible for enrolment into the WSET Level 4 Diploma.

Candidates where English is not their first language are strongly recommended to have IELTS at 6.5 or above or be able to demonstrate an equivalent ability level.

Upon successful completion of the Diploma, students will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the post-nominal “DipWSET” and associated WSET certified logo. You will also become a member of the WSET Global Alumni Body.

This is a highly desirable course and numbers will be limited.

Payment for this course will be invoiced once proof of Level 3 Certificate is provided.

Interstate applications will be considered. Students must be aware that all associated costs for travel and accommodation are at their expense.

Timetables are subject to change due to availability of subject specialists and other extenuating circumstances.

Please email your expression of interest to wineandspirits@tafesa.edu.au.

Specification for this course can be accessed by clicking on the WSET® logo below.