WSET® Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wines
Daytime and Evening Course Programmes - Leeds, York & Chesterfield
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!
Fee includes lunch, study materials, wine tastings, tuition, examination and provision of tasting glasses during the course
Forthcoming Courses:
- Code DY/FC1014/York/9.15am-5.00pm
- Tuesday, 20th April 2010
- Exam Tuesday 20th April 2010 (1 hour)
- Code DY/FC1015/York/9.15am-5.00pm
- Tuesday 2nd November 2010
- Exam Tuesday 2nd November 2010 (1 hour)
- Code DC/FC1016/Chesterfield/9.15am-5.00pm
- Monday 22nd February 2010
- Exam Monday 22nd February 2010 (1 hour)
- Code DC/FC1017/Chesterfield/9.15am-5.00pm
- Monday, 21st June 2010
- Exam Monday 21st June 2010 (1 hour)
- Code DC/FC1018/Chesterfield/9.15am-5.00pm
- Monday, 25th October 2010
- Exam Monday 25th October 2010 (1 hour)
- Code DL/FC1019/Leeds/9.15am-5.00pm
- Monday 8th March 2010
- Exam Monday 8th March 2010 (1 hour)
- Code DL/FC1020/Leeds/9.15am-5.00pm
- Monday 29th November 2010
- Exam Monday 29th November 2010 (1 hour)
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
Booking Terms and Conditions Deals with all the bits you need to knowFAQFrequently asked questionsOther Support InformationGot any questions or queries? Just contact the Help Desk team on 01904 733693 or send us an email to courses@wineschoolofexcellence.co.uk who will be more than happy to help you. |
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Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wine and Spirits
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| 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, Muscadet, Sancerre, Chablis, Sauternes Red: Claret, Beaujolais, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rioja, Chianti |
| 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 |
Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wines & Spirits
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 Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits.
