The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) provides best-in-class education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s wine and spirits professionals and enthusiasts.
WSET qualifications are globally recognized as the international standard in wine and spirit knowledge. They are designed for those who are just starting out in their careers, as well as established professionals, and the many enthusiasts who have a passion for wines and spirits.
In the last academic year more than 85,000 candidates sat for the WSET exam in over 70 countries globally.
SHATEC is an officially-appointed Programme Provider for WSET in Singapore.
Take a look at the programmes available below if you are looking for a certified wine course that will help propel your career in the wine and spirit industry.
For company-sponsored, please download the form, complete the fields and email it to cet@shatec.sg.
This course is a beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine.
Participants will learn:
- The main types and styles of wines
- 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)
Course Duration & Structure
Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.
Course Fees:
| WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1Singaporean/ Singapore PR | International |
| Full Course Fee (Before GST) |
S$475.00 | S$475.00 |
| 7% GST on Full Course Fee | S$33.25 | S$33.25 |
| Full Course Fee, incl. GST | S$508.25 | S$508.25 |
| 1,2,3SSG Grant | S$106.25 | N.A. |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, incl. GST | S$402.00 | N.A. |
| 2,3,4Additional Funding if eligible under Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MES) / Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | S$50.00 | N.A. |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, incl. GST, after MES / SMEs | S$352.00 | N.A. |
¹Singaporeans and Singapore PRs who are aged above 21 years old will be eligible for up to 80% SSG funding. Absentee payroll may be claimable as well.
²Companies need to log-in to www.skillsconnect.gov.sg for application of all SSG funding and subsidy.
³All SSG funding and subsidy are subjected to SSG’s prevailing corporate policies and final approval. Companies and individuals are liable for the full course fee in the event that the SSG funding and subsidy are not approved.
⁴The SkillsFuture MES is for Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above.
This course is a beginner level introduction to spirits suitable for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in spirits.
Participants will learn:
- The basic principles of spirit production
- The main types and styles of spirits
- How to serve spirits
- Factors affecting the flavour of spirits
- How to describe spirits using the WSET Level Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
Course Duration & Structure
Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.
Course Fees:
| WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits | 1Singaporean/ Singapore PR | International |
| Full Course Fee (Before GST) |
S$475.00 | S$475.00 |
| 7% GST on Full Course Fee | S$33.25 | S$33.25 |
| Full Course Fee, incl. GST | S$508.25 | S$508.25 |
| 1,2,3SSG Grant | S$106.25 | N.A. |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, incl. GST | S$402.00 | N.A. |
| 2,3,4Additional Funding if eligible under Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MES) / Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | S$50.00 | N.A. |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, incl. GST, after MES / SMEs | S$352.00 | N.A. |
¹Singaporeans and Singapore PRs who are aged above 21 years old will be eligible for up to 80% SSG funding. Absentee payroll may be claimable as well.
²Companies need to log-in to www.skillsconnect.gov.sg for application of all SSG funding and subsidy.
³All SSG funding and subsidy are subjected to SSG’s prevailing corporate policies and final approval. Companies and individuals are liable for the full course fee in the event that the SSG funding and subsidy are not approved.
⁴The SkillsFuture MES is for Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above.
A beginner level introduction to sake for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in sake.
Participants will learn:
- The basic principles of sake production
- The main types of and styles of sake
- How to serve sake
- Factors affecting the flavour of sake
- How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT)
Course Duration & Structure
Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.
A beginner to intermediate level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.
Participants will learn:
- How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wines® (SAT)
- How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:
- Cardonnay
- Pinot Grigio/Gris
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah/Shiraz
- The style and quality of wines:
- made from 22 regionally important grape varieties
- produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
- How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:
- Sparkling wines
- Fortified wines
- Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
- Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
- Principles of food and wine pairing
Course Duration & Structure
Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.
Course Fees:
| WSET Level 2 Award in Wines | 1Singaporean/ Singapore PR | International |
| Full Course Fee (Before GST) |
S$880.00 | S$880.00 |
| 7% GST on Full Course Fee | S$61.60 | S$61.60 |
| Full Course Fee, incl. GST | S$941.60 | S$941.60 |
| 1,2,3SSG Grant | S$272.00 | N.A. |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, incl. GST | S$669.60 | N.A. |
| 2,3,4Additional Funding if eligible under Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MES) / Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | S$128.00 | N.A. |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, incl. GST, after MES / SMEs | S$541.60 | N.A. |
¹Singaporeans and Singapore PRs who are aged above 21 years old will be eligible for up to 80% SSG funding. Absentee payroll may be claimable as well.
²Companies need to log-in to www.skillsconnect.gov.sg for application of all SSG funding and subsidy.
³All SSG funding and subsidy are subjected to SSG’s prevailing corporate policies and final approval. Companies and individuals are liable for the full course fee in the event that the SSG funding and subsidy are not approved.
⁴The SkillsFuture MES is for Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above.
This course is a beginner to intermediate level qualification exploring spirits and liqueurs for those working in the industry or spirits enthusiasts.
Participants will learn:
- How production methods affect the characteristics of spirits and liqueurs
- The characteristics of the principal international spirits and liqueurs
- How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
Course Duration & Structure
Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.
Course Fees:
| WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits | 1Singaporean/ Singapore PR | International |
| Full Course Fee (Before GST) |
S$880.00 | S$880.00 |
| 7% GST on Full Course Fee | S$61.60 | S$61.60 |
| Full Course Fee, incl. GST | S$941.60 | S$941.60 |
| 1,2,3SSG Grant | S$272.00 | N.A. |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, incl. GST | S$669.60 | N.A. |
| 2,3,4Additional Funding if eligible under Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MES) / Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | S$128.00 | N.A. |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, incl. GST, after MES / SMEs | S$541.60 | N.A. |
¹Singaporeans and Singapore PRs who are aged above 21 years old will be eligible for up to 80% SSG funding. Absentee payroll may be claimable as well.
²Companies need to log-in to www.skillsconnect.gov.sg for application of all SSG funding and subsidy.
³All SSG funding and subsidy are subjected to SSG’s prevailing corporate policies and final approval. Companies and individuals are liable for the full course fee in the event that the SSG funding and subsidy are not approved.
⁴The SkillsFuture MES is for Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above.
This course is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts.
Participants will learn:
- The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal – still wines of the world – sparkling wines of the world – fortified wines of the world
- How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
- How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
Course Duration & Structure
Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.
Course Fees:
| WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | 1Singaporean/ Singapore PR | International |
| Full Course Fee (Before GST) |
S$2,400.00 | S$2,400.00 |
| 7% GST on Full Course Fee | S$168.00 | S$168.00 |
| Full Course Fee, incl. GST | S$2,568.00 | S$2,568.00 |
| 1,2,3SSG Grant | S$578.00 | N.A. |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, incl. GST | S$1,990.00 | N.A. |
| 2,3,4Additional Funding if eligible under Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MES) / Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | S$272.00 | N.A. |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable, incl. GST, after MES / SMEs | S$1,718.00 | N.A. |
¹Singaporeans and Singapore PRs who are aged above 21 years old will be eligible for up to 80% SSG funding. Absentee payroll may be claimable as well.
²Companies need to log-in to www.skillsconnect.gov.sg for application of all SSG funding and subsidy.
³All SSG funding and subsidy are subjected to SSG’s prevailing corporate policies and final approval. Companies and individuals are liable for the full course fee in the event that the SSG funding and subsidy are not approved.
⁴The SkillsFuture MES is for Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above.