WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

The WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines provides in-depth knowledge of a wide range of international wines and spirits.

This course is suitable for those employed in the liquor industry seeking to broaden their knowledge of international wines.

Participation in a WSET two hour and thirty minutes theory and tasting examination is required in the final session.

What you will learn:

• Key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
• Still wines of the world
• Sparkling wines of the world
• Fortified wines of the world
• How to make appropriate wine recommendations 
• How to taste wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT).

WSET Level 3 (or an equivalent qualification) is the required stepping-stone/entry requirement to the WSET Level 4 Diploma.

Note: All applicants are asked to complete the Sydney Wine Academy Application form below which will be reviewed by the course director. 

Completed forms should be returned, by email sydneywineacademy@tafensw.edu.au when you enrol for the course. 

It is a requirement that the WSET specification document is read before you pay.

Entry Requirements

It is recommended that you hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge via an entry assessment at the Sydney Wine Academy.