WSET Level 1 Wines Course

The WSET Level 1 Course is designed for students who appreciate wine and teaches basic wine knowledge and wine tasting experience. The content of the course includes: an introduction to the main grape varieties and their characteristics around the world, wine tasting techniques, the application of tasting text and key concepts of wine and food pairing. Experienced instructors will lead students to explore their taste buds. This course is also popular with those in the hotel, catering and wine industries. In addition to improving knowledge and skills, it also makes practitioners more competent at work.

Course Content
Session Plans
• what is wine?
• growing grapes
• making wines
• types and styles of wine
• How to describe wine using the Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) 

Learn eight wine grape varieties:
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Grigio/Gris
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Riesling
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Pinot Noir
• Syrah/Shiraz
• principal grape varieties
• examples of wines
• wine tasting 
• storage and service
• pairing wine and food

Course Feature
• Taste 8 wines & 6 food pairings Addition topics from HKSBTC
• How wine styles differ between old and new world wine regions
• Understand wine labels to buy your favorite wine
• Old world wine History
• How to choose your professional glasses for different wines

PROGRAMME OUTLINE level 1
• Introduction to the world of wine
• 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 using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

This academy course additionally strengthens basic knowledge beyond the textbook:
1. Wine history and communication channels
2. Classification and styles of New and Old World wines
3. How to decipher the text on wine labels
4. Determine the age of wine from its color
5. Formation of lees

WSET Level 1 Exam
Exam type: Written exam
Exam time: 45 minutes
Exam format: 30 multiple choice questions (MC)
Qualification requirement: 70% (Pass or Fail only) 
After completing the course and passing the exam, you will receive the WSET Level 1 certification and badge.

Duration 7 Hours

The course includes:
Course handouts, exam fees, tasting of 8 wines + 5 food pairings

Course Fee:
HK$1,800
2 classes in total, 3.5 hours each, 7 hours in total
(Students who fail the exam and want to re-study can re-study at a half-price discount)

Class location: 11th Floor, Wai Hing Building, 148 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
(Upstairs of Famous Jewel Restaurant, just a few minutes’ walk from Exit B1 of Prince Edward MTR Station)

Course discounts
**Register 1 week before the course starts to receive a 5% discount (HK$1710 after discount)**
Register 2 weeks before the course starts to receive a 10% discount (HK$1620 after discount)
Three or more participants who register together can receive a 10% discount (HK$1620 after discount)
When you enjoy the above two benefits at the same time, you can get a 15% discount (HK$1530 after discount)

• The minimum age to enroll in the course is 18 years.
• The wine tasting session will be held in ordinary tasting portions, and our academy will carefully select wines that are representative of the terroir for tasting, so that students can more easily understand the styles and characteristics of each wine-producing region.
• Courses will be mainly taught in Cantonese with English as an aid. Textbooks and exams are all English-based.
• The application deadline is generally two weeks before the exam date.
• Due to the urgency of our courses, please arrive at the center on time to participate in each class or exam.
• All course registrations, reservations and discounts are subject to deposit and transfer.
• Once the course degree is confirmed by tuition payment, there will be no refunds (including classes postponed due to the epidemic).
• The above course timetable is for reference only and will not be changed under normal circumstances. However, if there are any changes (for example, if it needs to be postponed due to the epidemic), the timetable on the college's website shall prevail. Students are asked to confirm the class time again before the start of the course. The college reserves the right of final decision.
• Make-up class arrangements:Students need to contact the college to inquire about the make-up class arrangements. All make-up class arrangements are based on waiting positions. If the class is full, students who make up the class need to wait for the next class. The school reserves the right to make the final decision. In addition, if students need to be absent from a certain class, they need to notify us in writing/email/telephone three days in advance to request leave, otherwise the student will lose the opportunity to make up the class. The college will try its best to arrange for the student to make up the class in the same class in other classes. If the class schedule has Our college will not notify you of any changes. Students who need to make up classes should contact the college to confirm the make-up time. Thank you.

1. Please contact our school first to make an appointment (2391 5688 / 9037 9589 Mr. Yuan)
2. Fill in theonline registration application form
   
   >> online registration application form <<

3. Please remit the payment toHSBCinstitute account.
   Bank account: Hong Kong Sommelier & Bartender Training College Limited Account number: 098-860026-001 
   Account number: 098-860026-001
   
   **If you want to deposit with FPS**
   FPS ID：112264916
   Name :Hong Kong Sommelier & Bartender Training College Limited
   
   

4. Please note that after remittance, please sendcopy of input paperandName (if you are using online banking, please capture the picture and enter the number record)

   a. Send via email to info@www.hksbtc.com
   b. or via WhatsApp Send the form to my mobile phone: 9037 9589 (Mr. Yuan )

****Remarks: If the class size is insufficient, we will notify you of a change in class date or offer a refund.:  If there are not enough people in each class, we will notify you of the class date or you will be given a refund.
For inquiries or enrollment, please contact Mr. Yuen.: Please contact Mr. Yuan 9037 9589

WSET students at all levels should read the college’s enrollment rules carefully before registering.

Under normal circumstances, the college is unable to provide refunds for those who are absent from any class (except under certain special circumstances, which will be considered and determined by the college).

1. Do students have special class arrangements?
   The college welcomes anyone to apply for WSET courses at all levels. If special arrangements are needed, such as arranging wheelchair seats, examination venues and lighting, etc., you can communicate with the college staff before registration. The college will try its best to assist each student.
2. What should I do if I miss a WSET class? Can I book make-up lessons in advance?
   For students enrolled in WSET Level 1 courses, in order for students to get the best learning process and cope with the exam, the college recommends that students follow the original schedule as much as possible.
   If students enrolled in WSET Level 2 or Level 3 courses need to miss a certain class, please inform the college by email or phone three days in advance. The college will try its best to arrange students to make up the class in the same class in other classes. No need to Pay extra.
3. If students are unable to take the exam according to the announced date?
   Students can notify the college by email or phone so that students can be arranged to take the subsequent exam of the same level. Students do not need to pay additional fees.
4. Exam results announced?
   WSET's Level 1 and Level 2 exam results will generally be announced within 6-8 weeks, while Level 3 will take 16-18 weeks to announce the results. The college will notify students by phone to collect their score reports. Generally, However, the admission renewal form will be stored in the college for 3 months, and the score records and all student information will be stored in the college for 3 years.
   
   

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