Start Your Wine Journey with WSET Level 1
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Start Your Wine Journey in Melbourne
Whether you want to confidently recommend a bottle to a guest, build a stronger floor in your restaurant, or simply understand what is in your glass, the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the perfect place to begin. Barcats has partnered with William Angliss Institute to bring this globally recognised wine qualification to Melbourne, taught in a single day inside the iconic Angliss Restaurant.
WSET Level 1 course at a glance
- Qualification: WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
- Duration: 1 day, 9am to 5pm
- Format: Face to face, on campus, with structured tastings
- Location: Angliss Restaurant, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Cost: $320 AUD, including official WSET tasting samples
- Assessment: 30 question multiple choice exam on the day
- Awarded: Digital WSET certificate and official lapel pin
What you will learn
WSET Level 1 is built for total beginners. Across one focused day you will move from feeling unsure about the wine list to confidently talking about styles, grapes and pairings. The course covers:
- The main types and styles of wine, from sparkling and white through to red, rosé, sweet and fortified
- Common grape varieties and the flavours they bring to the glass
- How to store and serve wine the right way, including temperature and glassware
- The principles of food and wine pairing that work in real venues
- The WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine, the same framework used by sommeliers worldwide
Who WSET Level 1 is for
This course is designed for anyone new to wine study. It is a fantastic first step for hospitality staff who want to grow into floor, sommelier or beverage manager roles, baristas and bar staff branching into food service, retail wine and bottle shop team members, and enthusiasts who simply want a structured way to learn. There are no entry requirements. You only need to be of legal drinking age to participate in the tastings.
Why study WSET with William Angliss Institute
WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) is the world's largest provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications, with courses delivered in over 70 countries and regulated by Ofqual in the United Kingdom. William Angliss Institute is the natural home for it in Melbourne. With more than 85 years training Australia's hospitality industry and a global reputation for innovative culinary and beverage education, you are learning from people who shape the venues you walk into every weekend.
What to bring on the day
- A notebook and pen
- Official photographic ID, such as a passport, driver's license or national ID
- Neat casual dress
Tasting samples are provided as part of your enrolment, in line with WSET's official specifications. If you do not pass the exam on the day, a resit can be booked for $120.