Event Description
Five intensive days. Running Thursday and Friday, a break for the weekend, then Monday-Wednesday. Exam approx one month later
This well-structured and in-depth Level 3 certificate is designed for anyone wishing to gain comprehensive knowledge of wines and build upon the knowledge gained at Level 2. You will acquire a thorough understanding of the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wines from key wine producing regions of the world. You will also develop analytical tasting skills using the systematic approach to tasting as tasting will be part of the examinations. This qualification has full accreditation from the UK Government’s Qualifications & Curriculum Authority as a Level 3 Vocational Qualification and provides the knowledge required for those wishing to progress on to the Diploma Level 4.
If you are an employer wishing to train your staff this course will equip them with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of products. This course is suitable for someone in a supervisory level position in wine sales and service.
KEY DETAILS:
- The term 'intensive' is due to the shorter nature of the course (over consecutive five days) - the amount of content is exactly the same as a normal Sunday course.
- Please be aware that this is a very in-depth course compressed into a shorter time-frame. This course is ideally for those that have studied the book beforehand and/or have wine industry experience.
- Registration closes for this course 2 weeks before the start date (if you do wish to register after this date you will be required to pay a late fee of £30 - please email edinburgh@localwineschool.com to see if we can register you)
- For the condensed course we will post your study pack to you in advance. Please note that postage can take up to 10 working days. Please let us know the best address for your study pack to be sent too.
L3 INTENSE COURSES - WHO ARE THEY FOR?
- We run the condensed course for those who wish to obtain the Level 3 award in a quick turnaround, ideally for those who have a sound understanding of wine or those that passed the Level 2 Award with Merit/Distinction.
- The sessions run for 7.5 hours, starting at 9.30am and finishing at around 5pm for five days (Thurs, Fri, then Mon,Tues, Weds)
- We then have a break for home study before the examination a few weeks later
COURSE OUTLINE
- Day 1 - Introduction to Tasting, Viticulture, Vinification and White Wines of Alsace/Germany/Austria/Tokaji
- Day 2 - White Wines of Burgundy/Loire/Bordeaux and Red/Rose of Loire/Bordeaux/SW France and Red Wines of Burgundy/Beaujolais, Red/Whites of N Rhone
- Day 3- Red/Rose Wines of S Rhone/S France, Red Wines of Med Spain, White Wines of Spain/Portugal
- Day 4 - Red Wines of N Spain, Red/White Wines of N Italy and Wines of C/S Italy/Portugal/Greece
- Day 5 - Premium Red/White Wines of New World and Regional Specialities of the New World, Sparkling Wines, Fortified Wines
- Exam Day 15th June-if you cannot attend the exam on this date, an alternate date may be given
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEE?
- All WSET course materials including; Course manual, Study Guide, Specification book and Tasting Card
- Use of ISO professional tasting glasses
- All tasting wine (approx 80 wines)
- All course handouts
- Two mock tasting exams-marked
- Four homeowork Short Answer Questions
- All course tuition
- Examination Papers (Theory Multiple Choice & Written plus Tasting Paper)
Special Educational Needs: Please make the School aware if you have a condition which may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia.
When you book your course, you'll receive access to a structured online learning package from Wine With Jimmy, at no additional cost, designed to support your studies and help you prepare with confidence.
Your access code will be sent to you on the day your course starts. Simply redeem it on the Wine With Jimmy website to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wine with Jimmy FAQs
Is the Wine With Jimmy support package included in the course price?
Yes; access is included with your WSET Level 2 or 3 wine course at no additional cost.
How do I access the WWJ earning support?
Book your WSET Level 2 or Level 3 wine course and you'll be sent your activation code on the 1st day of your course. Simply redeem your code on the Wine With Jimmy website to activate your learning support package.
How long will I have access to the Wine With Jimmy support platform for?
Your access lasts for 12 months from the date you redeem/activate your code. Please bear in mind if you activate your code and then delay your classroom course for any reason or your exam is delayed, your access is still only valid for one year from the day you redeem/activate your code.
What does the Wine With Jimmy package include?
The platform provides complementary support to your classroom learning and is designed to help you build knowledge, reinforce key concepts, and support your revision and exam preparation using multi-media learning tools and revision strategies. Alongside our expert-led, in-person teaching, it gives you flexible, on-demand support to guide your learning every step of the way. It is a more complete way to study, combining the best of classroom experience with additional support when you need it.
Do I still need to attend the classroom course?
Yes; the online learning support is designed to complement your in-person teaching, not replace it. Your classroom sessions remain the core of the course, with the online materials providing additional support alongside your studies.
What should I do if I experience difficulties accessing the Wine With Jimmy platform?
If your issue is with the acess code not being recognised, please contact the Local Wine School where you made your booking.
Once you have activated your account if you experience any technical issues or difficulties accessing materials please contact the Wine With Jimmy team at info@winewithjimmy.com
What should I do if I experience technical issues or issues on the WWJ platform after I have activated my code?
Please contact the Wine With Jimmy team via info@winewithjimmy.com
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