Wine Spirit Education Trust

Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is globally recognised as the international standard in wine and spirit knowledge. The different levels are appropriate for those who are starting out in the drinks industry, to established professionals

Bacchus Enterprises Pty Ltd Wine & Spirit Training is an Approved Program Provider of WSET® Courses. for Level 1 to 3 Awards in Wines and Level 1 and 2 Awards in Spirits.

WSET provides globally recognised education and qualifications in wines, spirits and sake, for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Level 1 Award in Spirits

The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of spirits.

. It is intended to provide a comprehensive level of focused product knowledge required to underpin job skills and competencies – for example, in bar service, and for staff requiring focused product knowledge in retail and wholesaling businesses.

Successful candidates will be able to give information on the characteristics of the principal spirits and aromatised wines as well as their methods of production. They will confidently provide guidance on the use and service of spirits and make informed recommendations to customers when selecting spirits and liqueurs to meet their taste and price requirements.

On successful completion, you will be issued with an internationally recognised certificate: Level 1 Award in Spirits from the globally acclaimed, UK-based, Wine and Spirit Education Trust.

Content and Learning Goals

You will also learn:

  • Understand the main production factors that affect a spirit’s style.
  • Understand how the principal types of spirits are produced and labelled, and describe their key characteristics
  • Understand how the principal types of flavoured spirits and aromatised wines are produced and labelled, and describe their key characteristics.
  • Know the principles used to create a balanced cocktail and name some core cocktail families.
The WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits prepares students for an entry-level job in hospitality or retail.

Course Duration: This qualification has a minimum requirement of 26 hours. Including 15 hours  of class time, 1 hour closed-book exam, and 11 hours of private study