WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits Online
The Level 1 course is for those preparing for, or employees starting their first job involving spirits, or for the enthusiast wanting a structured learning approach to spirit. The course will introduce topics at a basic level
What you'll learn in the Level 1 course
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The basic principles of spirit production
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The main types and styles of spirits
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Factors affecting the flavour of spirits
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Tutored tastings of 10 spirits (classroom courses only)
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How to serve spirits
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How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to taste and describe spirits using a globally recognised approach, identify important styles of spirits and know the raw materials and production methods that define them.
Example
WSET Level 1
Award in Spirits Lapel Pin & Certificate
Course Delivery
The Level 1 Award in Spirits has a minimum requirement of 6 hours of online delivery time, plus time for revision and the exam
Assessment
The level 1 assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions within 45-minutes. The pass mark is 70%
Special Consideration
If you feel you were at a disadvantage during the exam due to, for example, illness, you can submit a special consideration request to us. We will pass this on to WSET for their assessment. The form (on request) must be sent to Vinum Vitae within 5 working days after your exam date. Please see our APP Policies document for further information.
Exam Re-sit prices:
Level 1 paper-based re-sit $120
Level 1 RI-based re-sit $200
What's Included
4-Week Online WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits course including support from the UK
WSET Level 1 Exam Fees
Mock Exam Questions
Reserved place at the Perth WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits exam
WSET Level 1 Certificate & Lapel pin (after passing the exam)
A Vinum Vitae Certificate that you can post online (on request)
Graduation Ceremony in a Perth venue, where you are presented with your WSET Level 1 Certificate & Lapel Pin
Comprehensive, Organised and Efficient Service from the Vinum Vitae WSET Approved Programme Provider
After Completion of the Level 1 Course with the Vinum Vitae APP, you will be entitled to a $50 loyalty discount on the
Online WSET Level 2 Spirits Course using discount code "L1 Alumni"
Entry Requirements
There is no pre-requisite spirits knowledge
required for this qualification
However, you must be over 18 years of age at the time of booking
Online WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits Course Information
For more information please download the documents below
Recommended Progression Route:
The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits is recommended for entry to the WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits
Courses and Dates
WSET Online Level 1 Award in Spirits
Starting January 2023
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O1SP2303
28/12/22 12:00
09/01/23
05/02/23
05/02/23 17:30
6-8 Weeks
$329
Starting March 2023
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O1SP2304
26/02/23 18:00
06/03/23
02/04/23
30/04/23 13:00
6-8 Weeks
$329