WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines

This is a straight forward introduction to the world of wine. Each class session includes a tasting of wines to reflect the leading grape varieties.

Introduction

If you want to develop a nose for wine, this is the perfect introduction. Learn the language of wine, and become comfortable with aromas, flavours, structural characteristics and more!

Learning outcomes:

Know the key stages in grape growing and winemaking
Know the types, characteristics and styles of wines made from the principal grape varieties and other examples of wines.
Know the key principles and practices involved in the storage and service of wine.

WSET Specifications

Please read the course specifications here.

At NZSFW, this qualification has a minimum requirement of 11 hours of study time:

NZSFW classroom delivery: 8 hours
Self-directed study: 3 hours of personal study and revision
A 45 min 30 questions multiple choice exam

WSET Level 1

Students can gain multiple WSET qualifications as a package by enroling in the NZ Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge, Level 5. New Zealand students may be eligible for student loans or Fees Free Study for the Level 5 programme.

Click here to find out more.

PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

NZSFW privacy and data protection policy acknowledges that NZSFW will share personal data with WSET.
This includes name(s), date of birth, gender, email address and documentation provided for reasonable adjustment or special consideration applications.
The data passed to WSET will be handled in accordance with WSET's Privacy Policy.

WSET POLICIES

Please view the WSET exam and complaints policy here.

FURTHER STUDY Pathways

This course is the first module in our wine study pathway. For more knowledge and training, students are recommended to follow on this course with one of the following programmes:

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Please view NZSFW enrolment, transfer, cancellation, and refunds policy here.

Page Updated: 27 Oct 2023

5 months ago

Nice to be there have WEST leave 1… Nice to be there have WEST leave 1 class. It is like upgrading my wine knowledge. Franck i… JULIE

8 months ago

WSET LVL 1 This WSET LVL1 course was really educational and fun. It covered a lot of extra content an… Seth

1 year ago

Very informative and enjoyable course Very informative and enjoyable course, would highly recommend. Sarah

1 year ago

Learnt a lot and enjoyed the course Learnt a lot and enjoyed the course! Great intro to wine. Tane

1 year ago

Level 1 wine it was a pleasure to attend the Lv1 course, i found it very informative and provided me wi… Samantha

1 year ago

Great experience Like most people, I had been hearing facts & comments about wines all my life; this sh… Laurent

1 year ago

Interactive and fun lessons Interactive and fun lessons, it's surprising how much I learned about wine in such a… Patrick

2 years ago

Excellent introduction to wine. Excellent introduction to wine. Franc was incredibly knowledgeable and made learning inter… Simon

2 years ago

Great course, definitely recommend Great course - instructor was very passionate about the subject and had a good sense of hu… Ash

2 years ago

Definitely worth it Franck was very engaging. He made to course very interesting and expanded beyond Level 1 w… Ana

Qualifications Gained

WSET® Level 1 Award in Wine

Course Requirements

Aged 18 or over
English Requirements: NCEA Level 3, IELTS 6 or Upper-intermediate (B2) level or higher

Session Dates

3 Evenings, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Enrolment

Click on the date above and this will redirect you to the enrolment form, where you can pay online.

Registration Deadline

Registrations close 2 business days before the course starts unless otherwise stated on the date. Late registrations may be available, please enrol and contact us regarding any late registrations.