Overview
The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits provides a great introduction to the world of spirits. Learning through sight, smell and taste, you’ll become familiar with a range of beer styles and how they are made.
This is a beginner level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in spirits. If you work with Spirits, you’ll be able to answer customer queries with confidence and provide helpful recommendations. If you’re learning for fun, you’ll feel inspired to explore new styles and know how to get the most out of every glass.
The course will be based around a four-week, seven-module online learning programme with educator support available for this time. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this four-week window. The course material should take about six hours in total to complete, plus revision time. Regular access and participation in the online activities is essential for this mode of study.
The course prepares the student for our qualification and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand the differences between spirit types and styles.
Students should be advised to taste a range of spirits during their studies. All the required spirits for the course can be found in the “Recommended Tasting Samples for this Course” section online and are available to purchase from our online store. Any additional spirits can be found in the Specification and can be requested by sending an email to WSET.Education@OakBarrel.com.au. You can post you tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator. Additional tastings may be included by us at our discretion.
For all WSET Level 1 Online Classroom courses, the textbook is provided to you within the online materials. A printed copy can be ordered from our online store.
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification – it is suitable for complete beginners.
What will you 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 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
Course Delivery
The course will be offered through WSET’s Online Classroom (interactive e-learning platform) where you complete the course at your own pace four weeks. The course comprises of 7 modules and should take about 6 hours in total. Our expert staff will provide guidance to you during your the course.
Course Fee
| Description | Includes | Price |
| Online Course Fee |
|
$550 |
| Printed Course Material |
|
$50 |
| Approved Sample Kit (30ML) | Samples cover the below
|
$50 |
Upcoming Course and (recommended) Examination dates
| Course Enrolment Cut-Off Date | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Earliest Exam Date | Recommended Exam Date |
| 30-Dec-24 | 06-Jan-25 | 02-Feb-25 | 03-Feb-25 | 09-Feb-25 |
| 03-Mar-25 | 10-Mar-25 | 06-Apr-25 | 07-Apr-25 | 13-Apr-25 |
| 05-May-25 | 12-May-25 | 08-Jun-25 | 09-Jun-25 | 15-Jun-25 |
| 07-Jul-25 | 14-Jul-25 | 10-Aug-25 | 11-Aug-25 | 17-Aug-25 |
The Course Enrolment Cut-Off Date is 7 days prior to the Course Start Date.
The Exam Enrolment Cut-Off Date is 7 days prior to your planned Exam Date.
Examination (Remote Invigilation)
Examination will be remotely invigilated which you can take at the comfort of your home.
Examination must be taken after the finish date of the course.
The Oak Barrel will book your examination with WSET exam department for the advertised fee as usual. Please contact WSET.Education@OakBarrel.com.au to book your examinations.
Please be advised to schedule a minimum of one hour of private study before sitting any of the examinations
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