The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine and hospitality industry and for individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making.

The online course is held over 9 weeks, covering 9 modules guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course. There is a suggested wine list and wine tasting forum for candidates to post notes and discuss. Each week includes a series of independent activities that guide the student through the key wine regions of the world looking at the factors in the vineyard and winery that influence wine styles. It is recommended to study 10 hours per week for each module.

The examination and tasting day will be held 2nd and 3rd March in Christchurch OR 9th and 10th March in Auckland. The tasting day provides a focus on calibrated tasting, where students will come together to calibrate their tasting using the WSET Systematic Approach to tasting. The exam is held in the afternoon of the 23rd June. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET Global certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

For more information see the course specification here.

Course enrolment closes: 1st December, 2025

Course start date:8th December, 2025

Tasting days options:

Christchurch: 2nd March, 2026

Auckland: 9th March, 2026

Exam options:

Christchurch 3rd March

Auckland 10th March

Payment Methods: Credit Card, Direct Debit or Monthly Instalments with 20% deposit. To request an invoice for direct debit payment or to arrange a payment plan, please click: https://www.wineedgroup.com/enrolment-form.