WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (QCF)

Sundays, March, 15, 22, 29, 2026 | 10am to 5pm

Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 10am to 5pm

Sundays, May 3, 24, 2026 | 10am to 5pm 

Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 1pm to 4pm - Exam

$1800 + GST

Registration deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026

Course will be held at Willow Park Wines & Spirits Willow Park location.

Examination Details:

Theory Exam:

• Two-hour closed-book exam

• Part 1: 50 multiple-choice questions

• Part 2: Four short written answer questions

Tasting Exam:

• Two blind wines in 30 minutes

• Must describe and analyze the wines according to the Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT)

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding the factors that influence the style, quality, and price of wines

• Define the natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery

• Identify and locate the principal wine producing regions of the world and describe the style and quality of wines there.

• Identify and describe the characteristics of sparkling and fortified wines of the world and how natural and human factors affect style, quality, and price

• Provide information and advice on wine selection, storage, and service.

• Identifying common wine faults and food and wine pairing considerations

• How to analyze a wine and describe its characteristics using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT)

Prerequisite: WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or equivalent is strongly recommended

Price includes wine samples, textbook, workbook, and exam.

A passing grade of 55% in both the Theory and Tasting Exam is required to achieve the certification. Certificates will now be issued digitally; no paper copy will be available. Your WSET Administrator will provide details on how to receive, save, and print your certificate.

Contact: Samantha Nelmes at samantha@willowpark.net or by phone at 403.296.1640 ext 221