WSET® Programmes

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 Delivery

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 6 guided learning hours with SHATEC.

Assessment

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.

Results

Results will be issued based on the following timeline:

Level 1: 10 weeks from assessment date

SHATEC will inform participants of your results via email once we have received the Gradelist from WSET. Your certificates and lapel pin will come at a later date and you will be advised of the collection details once we have received it.

Re-sit of Exam

Please note that you that if you have not passed the exam, you will be required to re-sit (if you are applying for SSG/MES funding).

The exam re-sit fee is as follows (including GST):

Level 1 (Theory): $145.00 per sitting

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Collection of Study Packs

You are highly encouraged to collect the study pack in advance prior to course commencement for pre-reading (especially for Level 2 and 3). If you would like to do so, a full payment is required before collection can be arranged. Otherwise, study packs will be given on the first day of the course.

If you would like to collect your study pack in advance, send us an email to place@shatec.sg once you have successfully submitted your registration in order for us to process your invoice.

Course Duration & Structure

For company-sponsored application, please download the form from the link found at the top of the page.

Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.

Note:

1. We will be in touch with you to confirm on the payment mode (SkillsFuture Credit/bank transfer/PayNow/credit card/PSEA).

Course Fees:

SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT APPROVED!

Please note that you can only claim under ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ for this course. You will not be able to claim using your Career Transition Credit as this course does not fall under this category. For more information please click here.

¹Singaporeans, Singapore PRs & Long Term Visit Pass Plus Holders who are aged above 21 years old will be eligible for up to 80% SSG funding. Absentee payroll may be claimable as well.

²All 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.

³The 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 Delivery

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 6 guided learning hours with SHATEC.

Assessment

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.

Results

Results will be issued based on the following timeline:

Level 1: 10 weeks from assessment date

SHATEC will inform participants of your results via email once we have received the Gradelist from WSET. Your certificates and lapel pin will come at a later date and you will be advised of the collection details once we have received it.

Re-sit of Exam

Please note that you that if you have not passed the exam, you will be required to re-sit (if you are applying for SSG/MES funding).

The exam re-sit fee is as follows (including GST):

Level 1 (Theory): $145.00 per sitting

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Collection of Study Packs

You are highly encouraged to collect the study pack in advance prior to course commencement for pre-reading (especially for Level 2 and 3). If you would like to do so, a full payment is required before collection can be arranged. Otherwise, study packs will be given on the first day of the course.

If you would like to collect your study pack in advance, send us an email to place@shatec.sg once you have successfully submitted your registration in order for us to process your invoice.

Course Duration & Structure

For company-sponsored application, please download the form from the link found at the top of the page.

Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.

Note:

1. We will be in touch with you to confirm on the payment mode (SkillsFuture Credit/bank transfer/PayNow/credit card/PSEA).

Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.

SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT APPROVED!

Please note that you can only claim under ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ for this course. You will not be able to claim using your Career Transition Credit as this course does not fall under this category. For more information please click here.

¹Singaporeans, Singapore PRs & Long Term Visit Pass Plus Holders who are aged above 21 years old will be eligible for up to 80% SSG funding. Absentee payroll may be claimable as well.

²All 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.

³The SkillsFuture MES is for Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above.

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 Delivery

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours of study time, including 16 classroom hours with SHATEC.

Assessment

A one-hour closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions.

On successful completion of the examination you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

Results

Results will be issued based on the following timeline:

Level 2: 10 weeks from assessment date

SHATEC will inform participants of your results via email once we have received the Gradelist from WSET. Your certificates and lapel pin will come at a later date and you will be advised of the collection details once we have received it.

Re-sit of Exam

Please note that you that if you have not passed the exam, you will be required to re-sit (if you are applying for SSG/MES funding).

The exam re-sit fee is as follows (including GST):

Level 2 (Theory): $175.00 per sitting

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Collection of Study Packs

You are highly encouraged to collect the study pack in advance prior to course commencement for pre-reading (especially for Level 2 and 3). If you would like to do so, a full payment is required before collection can be arranged. Otherwise, study packs will be given on the first day of the course.

If you would like to collect your study pack in advance, send us an email to place@shatec.sg once you have successfully submitted your registration in order for us to process your invoice.

Course Duration & Structure

For company-sponsored application, please download the form from the link found at the top of the page.

Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.

Course Fees:

SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT APPROVED!

Please note that you can only claim under ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ for this course. You will not be able to claim using your Career Transition Credit as this course does not fall under this category. For more information please click here.

¹Singaporeans, Singapore PRs & Long Term Visit Pass Plus Holders who are aged above 21 years old will be eligible for up to 80% SSG funding. Absentee payroll may be claimable as well.

²All 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.

³The 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 Delivery

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 26 hours of study time, including 14 classroom hours with SHATEC.

Assessment

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.

Results

Results will be issued based on the following timeline:

Level 2: 10 weeks from assessment date

SHATEC will inform participants of your results via email once we have received the Gradelist from WSET. Your certificates and lapel pin will come at a later date and you will be advised of the collection details once we have received it.

Re-sit of Exam

Please note that you that if you have not passed the exam, you will be required to re-sit (if you are applying for SSG/MES funding).

The exam re-sit fee is as follows (including GST):

Level 2 (Theory): $175.00 per sitting

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Collection of Study Packs

You are highly encouraged to collect the study pack in advance prior to course commencement for pre-reading (especially for Level 2 and 3). If you would like to do so, a full payment is required before collection can be arranged. Otherwise, study packs will be given on the first day of the course.

If you would like to collect your study pack in advance, send us an email to place@shatec.sg once you have successfully submitted your registration in order for us to process your invoice.

Course Duration & Structure

For company-sponsored application, please download the form from the link found at the top of the page.

Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.

Note:

1. We will be in touch with you to confirm on the payment mode (SkillsFuture Credit/bank transfer/PayNow/credit card/PSEA).

Course Fees:

SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT APPROVED!

Please note that you can only claim under ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ for this course. You will not be able to claim using your Career Transition Credit as this course does not fall under this category. For more information please click here.

¹Singaporeans, Singapore PRs & Long Term Visit Pass Plus Holders who are aged above 21 years old will be eligible for up to 80% SSG funding. Absentee payroll may be claimable as well.

²All 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.

³The 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:

UNIT 1

• The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
• How these 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

UNIT 2

• How to taste wines describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT)

Course Delivery

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 35 classroom hours with SHATEC.

Assessment

Unit 1 is assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a short-written answer paper. Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two wines.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.

Results

Results will be issued based on the following timeline:

Level 3: 12 weeks from assessment date

SHATEC will inform participants of your results via email once we have received the Gradelist from WSET. Your certificates and lapel pin will come at a later date and you will be advised of the collection details once we have received it.

Re-sit of Exam

Please note that you that if you have not passed the exam, you will be required to re-sit (if you are applying for SSG/MES funding).

The exam re-sit fee is as follows (including GST):

Level 3 (Theory): $175.00 per sitting

Level 3 (Tasting): $175.00 per sitting

Level 3 (Both Theory & Tasting): $300.00 per sitting

Entry Requirements

It is recommended that you hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge. If you do not have the qualification, we will need you to undergo a phone interview with our trainer to ascertain your eligibility.

Collection of Study Packs

You are highly encouraged to collect the study pack in advance prior to course commencement for pre-reading (especially for Level 2 and 3). If you would like to do so, a full payment is required before collection can be arranged. Otherwise, study packs will be given on the first day of the course.

If you would like to collect your study pack in advance, send us an email to place@shatec.sg once you have successfully submitted your registration in order for us to process your invoice.

Course Duration & Structure

For company-sponsored application, please download the form from the link found at the top of the page.

Kindly contact our friendly course consultants for more information.

Note:

1. We will be in touch with you to confirm on the payment mode (SkillsFuture Credit/bank transfer/PayNow/credit card/PSEA).

Course Fees:

SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT APPROVED!

Please note that you can only claim under ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ for this course. You will not be able to claim using your Career Transition Credit as this course does not fall under this category. For more information please click here.

¹Singaporeans, Singapore PRs & Long Term Visit Pass Plus Holders who are aged above 21 years old will be eligible for up to 80% SSG funding. Absentee payroll may be claimable as well.

²All 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.

³The SkillsFuture MES is for Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above.