How to Qualify

How to qualify

The WSET operates a rigorous approval process over applications to run our courses, designed to:

guarantee that the Programme Provider meets the stringent requirements set by WSET Awards, the WSET division which administers the scheme

The approval process has both a generic element and sections specific to each qualification that a provider wishes to offer. It involves:

• initial discussions with the WSET Awards office
• the completion of the General Application form (please read the relevant Guide(s) and the relevant qualification application forms, below
• an approval visit by WSET Awards;
• the payment of the relevant fee

There is a General Approval Guide for applying to become a WSET Programme Provider (including a summary of the fees payable) and a specific Guide for the following qualifications:

 APP General Application Guide 2007-08 (436KB)  

 Foundation Certificate Guide 2007-08 (1462KB)

 Intermediate Certificate Guide 2007-08 (2090KB)

 Professional Certificate Guide 2007-08 (7206KB)

 Advanced Certificate Guide 2007-08 (117KB)

Application forms can be downloaded here:

Please ensure that you complete both the General Application form and the specific form(s) for the qualification(s) you wish to offer.

 APP General Application 2007-08 (196KB)

 Foundation Certificate Application 2007-08 (100KB)

 Intermediate Certificate Application 2007-08 (108KB)

 Professional Certificate Application 2007-08 (106KB)

 Advanced Certificate Application 2007-08 (122KB)

International APPs

International APPs are asked to complete the following  pre application form (72KB) and send it to Jude Mullins, International Development Manager (jmullins@wset.co.uk) prior to completing their application forms.

Email John Townley jtownley@wset.co.uk or call him on +44 (0)20 7089 3843 for further information.