Wine And Spirits Educational Trust - Level 1

Wine And Spirits Educational Trust - Level 1

(SCQF level 4)

Part-time, Events, Hospitality and Tourism

Course Options
11th Nov 2024 - 11th Nov 2024
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£178
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3rd Mar 2025 - 3rd Mar 2025
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£184
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15th Sep 2025 - 15th Sep 2025
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£190
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17th Nov 2025 - 17th Nov 2025
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£190
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9th Feb 2026 - 9th Feb 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Thursday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£190
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1st Apr 2026 - 1st Apr 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Wednesday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£190
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27th Apr 2026 - 27th Apr 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£190
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21st Sep 2026 - 21st Sep 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£210
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16th Nov 2026 - 16th Nov 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£210
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11th Jan 2027 - 11th Jan 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£210
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22nd Mar 2027 - 22nd Mar 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£210
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Applications Currently Offline
10th May 2027 - 10th May 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Thursday
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: City Campus
£210
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Overview

The WSET Level 1 is a beginner-level introduction to wine, suitable for those starting a career in hospitality, studying for a hospitality qualification or simply pursuing an interest in wine.

This course provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. 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.

The course fee includes tuition, wine tasting, examination fee, certificate and lapel badge. You will be awarded the WSET level 1 certificate when you successfully pass the exam.

Examination - 45 minute multiple choice examination paper at the end of the course/day.

Minimum entry requirements
  • An interest in wine - professionally or as a hobby.

What you study
  • The main types and styles of wine.
  • Common wine grapes and their characteristics.
  • How to store and serve wine.
  • The principles of food and wine pairing.
  • How to describe wine.

After the course

You may wish to continue your journey by undertaking the WSET Level 2 Award in Wine on an evening basis. Please contact kirsty.mill@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk for further information on dates for this course.

How the course is taught

This is a one-day course taught over 6 hours (9am – 5pm) with a 45 min multiple choice exam (4pm - 5pm) on the same day as the course.

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