WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines (formerly Foundation Certificate in Wines)

Daytime and Evening Course Programmes - Leeds, York, Chesterfield and beyond!!

A great fun course for new or inexperienced hospitality or retail employees wishing to learn the basic product knowledge and skills in the service and sale of wine.  

Typically run in 1 day, it’s also perfect groundwork for the wine enthusiast who wishes to delve further into the world of wine as it gives an easy introduction to wine styles, storing and serving of wine and food and wine matching.

Ideal too if you’re looking for something a bit more imaginative and different for Team Building sessions or perhaps more informative entertainment for clients.  Our tutors can create a programme around your needs.

As always, our Tutors liaise with the chefs so that lunch is freshly prepared and complements the wines being tasted during the training session.  A pleasing way to master and develop food and wine matching!

Course Fee: £150.00 plus vat per student

Fee includes lunch, study materials, wine tastings, tuition, examination and provision of tasting glasses during the course

Forthcoming Courses:

  • Code DY/FC1021/York/9.15am-5.00pm
    • Monday 20th June 2011 
    • Exam Monday 20th June 2011 (45 mins)
  • Code DY/FC1026/York/9.15am-5.00pm
    • Friday 2nd September 2011 
    • Exam Friday 2nd September 2011 (45 mins)

Not seeing the dates you fancy?  Let us know, there maybe something in the pipeline or a private course running that you may be able to join!

Wine Course Content & General Information


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Booking Terms and Conditions


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FAQ

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Other Support Information


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WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines                  Download full specification (large file)
Daytime and Evening Course Content and General Information
Subjects studied Content
Wine Tasting Taste and describe wines using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting
Food and Wine Matching A practical guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
Wine Service and Storage Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wine
Social Responsibility A guide to sensible drinking
Types and Styles of Wine Learn about what makes wines taste different
Grape Varieties Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main grape varieties.

Main white grape varieties:  Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Main black grape varieties:  Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
Named Wines White:  Pinot Grigio, Soave, Sancerre, Chablis, Sauternes
Red:  Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rioja, Chianti
Sparkling:  Champagne, Cava
Fortified:  Port, Sherry
Number of Wines Tasted 7 wines will be tasted as part of the course
Study Materials Students will receive the Foundation Certificate Study Guide
Duration of the Course Daytime - 1 day inclusive of examination
Evening – 6.45pm - 9.30pm over 2 consecutive evenings
Modes of Study Day Release
Examination 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes
A mark of 70% required to pass
Certification All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin

WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines
Daytime and Evening Programme – BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS


Full payment must accompany the booking form as we do not accept provisional bookings and places will only be confirmed once payment is received.  Bookings will only be accepted on valid booking forms with a fully completed and signed declaration. Payment methods: cheque, BACS transfer or debit/credit cards.

Cancellations of confirmed places are accepted if notification is received in writing up to 12 working days prior to the start of the course.  An administration fee of £60.00 plus vat per student will be deducted.  The remainder of the course fee(s) refunded to the payee. No refund of the course fees will be made for cancellations notified within 12 working days prior to the start of the course or once the course has begun.

Course fees will be refunded in full if the Wine School of Excellence changes a course date or cancels a course if enrolments do not reach the required minimum numbers – notification will be made in the 12 working days prior to the planned start date of the course.

Transfers of a confirmed booking either to another identical course or applicant can be made if notification is received in writing up to 12 working days before the course start date on payment of a £35.00 administration fee plus vat per student.  Within 12 working days prior to the start of the course, no refund or transfer of the course fees will be made. Please note *all transfers are subject to availability on alternative course/examination dates.

Examination dates are fixed to the course onto which you book and any transfer to an alternative date will incur an administration fee of £35.00 plus vat per student.

*All transfer requests must be made in writing or by email (courses@wineschoolofexcellence.co.uk) at least 12 working days before the original examination date.  

Special examination condition requirements due to dyslexia or other medical reasons must be notified prior to the start of the course and supported by a doctor’s certificate or similar document.


Under 18.  Students and candidates under the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages will NOT be permitted to sample any alcoholic beverages as part of their course. This is NOT, however, a barrier for successfully completing this qualification.

All bookings are processed on the understanding and basis that you have read and agreed to the Booking Terms and Conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions


Q.  How much prior knowledge of wines and/or spirits should I have before attending this course?

A.  None at all.  This course has been devised for individuals with an aptitude to learn rather than a prior knowledge of wine.

Q.  What is the recommended self study time for this programme?

A.  The exam takes place at the end of the day session, therefore, no self study time is required unless of course it whet’s your appetite and you decide to continue your studies and join the Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits.

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