WSET Level 3 Progress Tracker
Goal: Distinction (80%+ on both theory and tasting) Focus: Theory first, tasting second
Current Assessment
| Component | Estimated Score | Level | Ready for Exam? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Overall | -- | Not yet assessed | No |
| Tasting | -- | Not started (deferred) | No |
Theory Topics (75% of exam)
Part 1: Multiple Choice (50 questions, 60 mins)
| Topic | Estimated % | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Varieties | -- | -- | |
| France | -- | -- | |
| Italy | -- | -- | |
| Spain & Portugal | -- | -- | |
| Germany & Austria | -- | -- | |
| New World (USA, Aus, NZ, SA, Chile, Arg) | -- | -- | |
| Winemaking & Viticulture | -- | -- | |
| Sparkling Wines | -- | -- | |
| Fortified Wines | -- | -- | |
| Food & Wine Pairing | -- | -- |
Part 2: Short Answer (4-5 questions, 60 mins)
| Skill | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Climate → Style explanation | -- | |
| Winemaking → Style explanation | -- | |
| Compare/contrast regions | -- | |
| Explain quality factors | -- | |
| Justify recommendations | -- |
Tasting (25% of exam) - DEFERRED
Will begin after theory estimated at 85%+.
| Skill | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SAT methodology | Not started | |
| Appearance descriptors | -- | |
| Nose descriptors | -- | |
| Palate descriptors | -- | |
| Quality assessment | -- | |
| Readiness assessment | -- |
Conversation-Based Assessments
| Date | Topic Discussed | Demonstrated Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 2024 | WSET structure, exam format, study approach | N/A | Discussion about exam logistics, not knowledge testing. No assessment made. |
Exam Readiness Thresholds
| Grade | Theory Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Distinction | 80%+ | Target |
| Merit | 65-79% | Acceptable |
| Pass | 55-64% | Below goal |
| Fail | <55% | Not ready |
Ready for exam when: Theory estimated 85%+ consistently across all topics (buffer for exam conditions).
Level Definitions
- Beginner: Basic awareness, would struggle with most questions
- Developing: Knows fundamentals, gaps in detail
- Competent: Would likely pass (55-65%)
- Strong: Would likely get Merit (65-80%)
- Distinction-ready: Would likely get 80%+, can explain "why" not just "what"
Last updated by Claude: 24 December 2024 - Tracker created, no knowledge assessment yet