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The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is a beginner course for those new to formal wine knowledge
- There are no entry requirements or previous experience necessary to take the course
- It can be completed in as little as 1 day
- Suitable for enthusiasts & those starting out their career in hospitality, catering or wine retail
- You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings
- We have traditional, classroom based in person WSET Level 1 Award in Wines courses led by one of our expert educators in Manchester, Liverpool, Lancaster or Sheffield
- Alternatively, you can study more at your own pace with an online course. Dates starting every month are available, and you can take the exam online remotely too (subject to minimum technical requirements)
- Find out what you’ll be studying on the course specification here
Who is This Course for?
This is an entry level course giving you a basic grasp of winemaking, and the main international grape varieties and styles of wine as well as basic principles of food & wine matching, storage and service.
It is useful for those working in or looking to work for restaurants, gastropubs, bars, wine merchants or licenced wholesalers or retailers selling a range of wine. It can also be helpful for younger people looking to start out their careers in the industry.
It’s also suitable for those looking to learn a bit more about wine in a structured way, so they can enhance their enjoyment and appreciation. This makes a great present for the wine enthusiast in your life too.
Additional Information
You don’t need any prior knowledge of wine (you do need to be over 18 as there’s wine-tasting involved) and we provide you with extra support in the form of our exclusive study guides. These are free to Northern Wine School students and have been developed to really help you with your studies.
The classroom course ends in a paper based exam in Manchester or Liverpool. If studying the online or self-study options, the exam takes place online. It is a 30 question multiple-choice exam and you must score 70% or above to pass.
For more details about the course & exam, please click here.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Courses
Classroom Course
This is a full day, or 3 week evening course offered in central Manchester or Liverpool and is run by a WSET Certified Wine Educator. You will be given the WSET Level 1 Study Book containing everything you need to know and we supply the wines that you will be tasting.
You’ll take the paper based exam at the end of the day (or on the final evening). You have free access to our WSET Wines 1 study guides so you can learn and practice before the day.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Course | Manchester
From £230.00
Location: 113 Portland Street, Manchester
Duration: 1 day
Next course: January 20, 2025
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
- WSET Level 1 Study Book
- 6 wine tasting samples
- 1 day’s tuition with one of our educators
- Free access to our WSET Wines 1 study guides
- First attempt at WSET Exam
- Certificate and pin badge on successful completion
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Course | Liverpool
From £265.00
Location: Holiday Inn Lime Street, Liverpool
Duration: 1 day
Next course: February 9, 2025
Time: 10:30am-6pm
- WSET Level 1 Study Book
- 6 wine tasting samples
- 1 day’s tuition with one of our educators
- Free access to our WSET Wines 1 study guides
- First attempt at WSET Exam
- Certificate and pin badge on successful completion
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | Evening Course | Manchester
From £280.00
Location: 113 Portland Street, Manchester
Duration: 3 weeks (1 evening a week)
Next course: March 13, 2025
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
- WSET Level 1 Study Book
- 3 weeks of tuition with one of our educators
- 6 wine tasting samples
- Free access to our WSET Wines 1 study guides
- First attempt at WSET Exam
- Certificate and pin badge on successful completion
Online Course
This is a four-week course with multiple start dates and is taught via the WSET Digital Classroom. It’s the same syllabus as the classroom course and you are given weekly activities, but you can study at your own pace. We will provide you with a list of wines to source for the tastings.
You can download your study pack and we provide support via email and Skype (should you wish). The course materials are available for a year after the course has ended.
You also have free access to our WSET Wines 1 study guides so you can supplement your learning and practice questions before the exam. The exam will take place online and we will register you for a date that suits you.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | Online Course (Tasting Samples Not Included)
From £280.00
Location: Online classroom
Duration: 4 weeks
Next course: January 20, 2025
- 4 week, self guided WSET online classroom course
- Help and support from a WSET Certified Wine Educator by email or Zoom, if needed
- Student workbook PDF download
- First attempt at online exam
- Access to our exclusive Level 1 Wines online revision resources
- You will need to source the tasting samples yourself
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | Online Course (Tasting Samples Included)
From £385.00
Location: Online classroom
Duration: 4 weeks
Next course: January 20, 2025
- 4 week, self guided WSET online classroom course
- Help and support from a WSET Certified Wine Educator by email or Zoom, if needed
- Student workbook PDF download
- First attempt at online exam
- Access to our exclusive Level 1 Wines online revision resources
- Convenient box of 10x50ml recommended tasting samples shipped to you by eTasting
