Der Kurs WSET® Level 3 - Weine vermittelt ein fundiertes Fachwissen über die wichtigsten Weine der Welt und deren wirtschaftliche Bedeutung auf den Weltmärkten. Im Kurs wird detailliertes Produktwissen erworben, das zum Beispiel bei der Sortimentsgestaltung im Einzelhandel oder in der Gastronomie helfen kann. Die Absolventen sollen den Charakter der wichtigsten Weine der Welt beschreiben und die Hauptfaktoren wiedergeben können, die Stil, Qualität und Preis beeinflussen. Ziel ist die Vermittlung theoretischen und praktischen Fachwissens, um Weine unter Qualitäts- und Preisaspekten professionell einschätzen zu können, im Unternehmen zu beraten, Kundenanfragen kompetent zu beantworten und Weine für die verschiedensten Situationen fachkundig auszuwählen.
Aufgrund der weltweit hohen Akzeptanz dieser Weiterbildung qualifiziert der Kurs für eine Tätigkeit mit internationalen Geschäftsbeziehungen in der Weinwirtschaft, aber auch in der Gastronomie.
Mit Erwerb des WSET® Level 3-Zertifikats besteht die Zugangsvoraussetzung für das Diploma (Level 4), respektive die Ausbildung zum „Weinakademiker".
Learning objecitfes
Knowledge of the production of the world’s most important wines, sparkling wines and fortified wines, as well as their influence on the style, quality and price of wines.
Knowledge of the characteristics of the world’s most important wines,
advising and informing customers and staff about wines.
Analytical wine tasting to enable the professional assessment and description of the characteristics, quality and value of the world’s most important wines.
Target audience
- Anyone who has already completed the WSET® Level 2 Wine course or holds a comparable qualification
- Enthusiastic wine lovers
- Individuals working in, or aspiring to, management roles within the wine industry
- Trainers and sales staff in the fields of production, retail and hospitality
Prerequisites for course participation
Completion of the WSET® Level 2 Wine course or equivalent knowledge from another recognised qualification
Participants must be at least 16 years old at the start of the course
Additional services
- Course materials in English language
- SAT card in English language
- Wine and food tastings
- Exam comprising a theory and a practical component in English language
- Original digital WSET® certificate from London (upon passing the exam)
Exam and Certificate
After booking, each participant must register directly with WSET® themselves no later than 12 days before the exam. It is important that you use the same email address as the one used for your booking with us.
The exam is conducted in English language. When you book, you also set your exam date. If you wish to change your exam date after booking, this can be done free of charge up to 20 working days before your exam date. Changes made at shorter notice are subject to a fee.
The exam consists of a theoretical and a practical part. Both parts of the exam must be passed in order to successfully complete the course. The two-hour theoretical part comprises a multiple-choice test with 50 questions, as well as four open-ended questions to be answered in writing. In the practical part, two wines must be described and assessed in a blind tasting in accordance with the WSET® SAT.
We usually receive the exam results from WSET in London eight to ten weeks after the exam date. We will then inform you by email as soon as possible. You can then download your certificate from the WSET London website.
Registration
Registration and payment for this course must be made at least 20 working days before the exam date. If this deadline is not met, WSET® in London will charge additional fees, which we will pass on to you. We will be happy to provide you with detailed information on this if required. Once payment has been received, your course materials will be sent to you by courier.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXAM AND YOUR CERTIFICATE
After booking, each participant must register directly with WSET® themselves no later than 12 days before the exam. It is important that the same email address used for the booking with us is used for this.
IMPORTANT FOR THE DELIVERY OF COURSE MATERIALS OUTSIDE GERMANY
Higher fees apply for international postage, which we will charge to you. Within Europe, these range from 10 to 20 euros. For postage to Switzerland, for example, additional customs clearance charges may apply, which must be paid by the recipient directly to the relevant authorities.
Preparaion
The Level 3 exam is very demanding and requires thorough preparation to pass successfully. The main challenge lies in the theory exam. Participants generally perform very well in the practical component through the group tastings held during the course. In the theory section, the aim is to combine the knowledge gained from all areas of the WSET® Level 3 syllabus and apply it effectively. Without intensive preparation prior to the course, this is almost impossible to achieve. As soon as the study pack is delivered following booking and payment, it is essential to work through the textbook and specifications thoroughly. Depending on individual prior knowledge, 30 to 50 hours should be set aside for this. During the course, the most important topics will then be revisited and explored in greater depth, students’ questions will be addressed, and the large number of wines will be systematically tasted and discussed.
