WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits - Online Course

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WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits - Online Course

$350.00

A beginner level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in spirits. For individuals new to the subject, this qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world of spirits. You’ll explore the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavors and aromas. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

Please note that registration closes 10 business days before the course start date.

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Prerequisites

  • There are no prerequisites for WSET Level 1 Spirits

  • Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to participate.

Course Structure

  • 4 weeks online self-paced study, with access to a WSET online moderator for the duration of the course.

  • Minimum requirement of 6 hours of study time is recommended

What you’ll learn:

  • The basic principles of spirit production

  • The main types and styles of spirits

  • How to serve spirits

  • Factors affecting the flavor of spirits

  • How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)

Exam Details

  • Online Remotely Invigilated (RI) exam consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. Exam dates are listed next to each course option.

  • Candidates must meet the requirements outlined in WSET’s RI Exam Essential Guidance.

  • Candidates who are unable to meet the RI Exam requirements must inform us BEFORE registration, and arrange to take a paper exam in-person at our office in Richmond.

  • Candidates who fail a qualification, or have a RI Exam invalidated for any of the reasons outlined in the RI Exam Essential Guidance, will be allowed to resit the exam until successful. The fee for each resit attempt is $100 for Level 1 qualifications, and $130 for Level 2 qualifications. If candidates do not wish to resit via Remote Invigilation, they must arrange for a paper exam in-person in Richmond, VA.

  • Students with disabilities or documented special educational needs may apply for reasonable adjustments for either RI or paper exams. Applications must be conferred to WSET at least 4 weeks before the exam date. To apply for reasonable adjustment, contact tracy@vawsa.com to confidentially discuss options before registering for a course.

  • VAWSA receives exam results from WSET within 6 weeks of the exam date, and reports those scores individually to candidates upon receipt.

What’s included

  • WSET online study modules

  • Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

  • Tasting samples are NOT included with online courses. A list of suggested spirits styles for tasting throughout the course is provided in the online modules.

For further information on this course please see the official WSET specification

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