Course Description
Course Dates
- 6 Full Days - Mondays 28th September, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th October, 2nd November
- 10am to approx 6pm
Location TBC
Will probably be at The Maldron Hotel, 60 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7DF
WSET Level 3 in Wines Award is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. Now includes access to Wine With Jimmy online learning support
If you are looking to delve deeper into the world of wines, 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.
What the course covers
- Wine Tasting: Taste, describe and analyse wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting
- Food and Wine Matching: A guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
- Labelling: Learn how to decode and understand labels
- Wine Production: Learn about the production factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine from vineyard to bottling
- Light Wines: Learn about the styles of wines produced in the key wine regions and districts of the world: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Germany, Greece, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America, England and Wales
- Sparkling Wines: Learn about the methods of production and the main styles of sparkling wines from the key wine producing countries: France, Spain, Italy, Germany, New World - Australia, California, New Zealand, South Africa
- Fortified Wines: Learn about the methods of production/main styles of fortified wines from the key wine countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Australia
Examination: The examination is in two parts and takes place in the afternoon session of the final day of the course. The WSET Exam fee is included in the course cost.
- Theory paper: a combined theory paper consisting of a 50 question multiple-choice section and a four question short answer written section. 2 hours.
- Tasting: a blind tasting of two wines. A mark of 55% required in all sections to pass. 1 hour.
The qualification has full accreditation from the UK Government’s Qualifications & Curriculum Authority as a Level 3 Vocational Qualification. To view the full course specification, including examples of exam questions, please click HERE.
Recommended Private Study: 56 hours additional private study is recommended for this course. It is strongly recommended the majority of the private study is done in preparation for each session. Private study is essential to ensure that you are ready and prepared for the exam.
Entry requirements: Although not essential, we do recommend you have completed the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines before enrolling on the course. The syllabus assumes that candidates already possess a good basic understanding of simple wine making techniques, key grape varieties and viticultural patterns.
The fee of £925 includes
- All WSET course materials including; 'Accounting For Style And Quality' course manual (comprehensive 250 page textbook), Study Guide and Full SAT Tasting Card
- All wine tasting samples (~70 wines)
- The use of professional ISO tasting glasses
- 6 days of professional WSET tuition by a WSET Certified tutor
- Teaching of the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently in preparation for the tasting exam
- Two fully marked mock tasting exams and weekly written exam technique sessions to ensure you are fully prepared for the exam
- Comprehensive student support by WSET certified educator outside of class time should you have any questions before, during and after the course
- Registration with WSET and all examination fees
- Internationally-recognised certificate and pin badge upon successful completion
- VAT at 20% (VAT receipt can be provided on request)
You can pay for this in three instalments - please contact us for more details.
Special Educational Needs
Please make us aware if you have a condition that may mean you qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia.
Funding
Funding for this course may be available:
DEVELOP is the educational programme of The Drinks Trust, the drinks and hospitality industry charity. DEVELOP offers fully funded training and skills courses, delivered by industry-leading providers for people already working, or with an ambition to work, in the drinks and hospitality industry. Manchester Wine SChool has partnered with The Drinks Trust to bring courses free of charge to eligible students. All of the WSET courses are available for funding with DEVELOP. To learn more please visit the Drinks Trust website HERE
Criteria of eligibility for DEVELOP funding: must be 18 or over, eligible to work in the UK, have a National Insurance Number, and be earning less than £26k/pa
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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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