WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits Online Self-Paced Course (spirits samples not included)

$325 – Includes online course tuition, online study materials, postage for mailing of certificates of achievment to addresses in the US, and the online examination

The course will be based around a four-week, seven module online learning program 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 course online activities is essential for this mode of study.

The course prepares the student for this 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. Any additional spirits can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.

All study materials are located online in the Canvas online classroom – there are no physical reading materials issued. There are no spirts samples included with this course, nor does the Capital Wine School offer tasting kits for purchase; students are responsible for sourcing and purchasing their own spirits for tasting.

Before starting an online course with WSET it is important to check you have the required technical requirements for studying online. Click here to learn more about what technology and software you need to take an online course. You will get the most out of your study experience by studying online on a PC or Mac, but the Online Classroom can also be accessed via a web browser on tablet or mobile phone. There is also an app available to download on Android or iOS devices. For more information on the app please read these mobile guides. Some content can be downloaded to view offline on the mobile app. However, we do not recommend using the app for completing assignments or essay style questions.

Schedule

Course start date: June 24, 2024
Course end date: July 21, 2024
Online, remotely invigilated exam: July 27, 2024 from 11:00am – 11:45am

Course Structure
Module 1: What are spirits and how are they made?
Module 2: Cognac, Vodka and an introduction to tasting
Module 3: Whisk(e)y
Module 4: Rum & Tequila
Module 5: Flavored spirits and aromatised wines
Module 6: Mixing with spirits
Module 7: Revision and resources

For detailed information about the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits, please click here to download a PDF of the WSET’s Specifications.

EXAM INFORMATION (the exam takes 45 minutes to complete)

The exam is an online, remotely invigilated exam.

Registrants should access the “RI-Candidate Information” document in the FAQ section of the website under “Can I Take My WSET Exam Online” to determine if this method of exam delivery is right for you.

Students who would prefer to take a paper-based exam in person at the Capital Wine School should email us at info@capitalwineschool.com after registering to be added to the notification list for when in-person exams become available.

Important: Due to WSET exam order deadlines, students who wish to reschedule an in-person paper-based exam must notifiy us at least 12 business days before the exam date, and students who wish to reschedule an online/remote exam must notify us at least 9 business days before the exam date, in order to avoid paying a new exam fee. Requests for rescheduling after these times will incur new exam fees as follows: Level 1 – $125 

***The registration deadline for this course is June 12, and there are no refunds or rescheduling after this date. 

*Because they tend to damage the certficates of achievement when mailed together, we are no longer including lapel pins with certficate mailings. Students who pass the exam and wish to collect the lapel pin for this qualification may email info@capitalwineschool.com to make an appointment to pick it up, or to request separate shipping for an additional fee.

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