WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits (formerly Foundation Certificate in Spirits)
Daytime and Evening Course Programmes - Leeds, York, Chesterfield and beyond!!
A great fun course for new or inexperienced hospitality or retail employees wishing to learn the basic product knowledge and skills in the service and marketing of spirits.
Typically run in 1 day, it’s also perfect groundwork for the enthusiast who wishes to delve further into the world of spirits as it gives an easy introduction to spirit styles, categories and brands in a structured way.
Ideal too if you’re looking for something a bit more imaginative and different for Team Building sessions or perhaps more informative entertainment for clients. Our tutors can create a programme around your needs.
Course Fee: £150.00 plus vat per student
Fee includes study materials, wine tastings, tuition, examination and provision of tasting glasses during the course
Forthcoming Courses:
- Code DY/FS2001/York/9.15am-5.00pm
- Tuesday 20th September 2011
- Exam Tuesday 20th September (45 mins)
- Code DL/L1S2002/Leeds/9.15am-5.00pm
- Tuesday 24th April 2012
- Exam Tuesday 24th April 2012 (45 mins)
- Code DY/L1S2003/York/9.15am-5.00pm
- Tuesday 30th October 2012
- Exam Tuesday 30th October 2012
Course Content & General Information
Booking Terms and Conditions Deals with all the bits you need to knowFAQFrequently asked questionsOther Support InformationGot any questions or queries? Just contact the Help Desk team on 01904 778830 or send us an email to courses@wineschoolofexcellence.co.uk who will be more than happy to help you. |
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WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits Download full specification (large file)
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| Subjects studied | Content |
| Spirit Tasting | Taste and describe wines using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting spirits |
| Spirit Production | General main categories of spirits available and their production processes pre-distillation, distillation and post distillation. |
| Raw Materials | Fruit, vegetable, grain |
| Spirits by Style | Main factors that affect the style and characteristics of spirits |
| Service and Marketing of Spirits | Identifying the different ways that spirits can be marketed and the different service of spirits |
| Main Spirit Categories | Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Whisk(e)y, Gin, Cognac, Liqueurs |
| Study Materials | Students will receive the Foundation Certificate Study Guide |
| Duration of the Course | Daytime - 1 day inclusive of examination Evening – 6.45pm - 9.30pm over 2 consecutive evenings |
| Modes of Study | Day Release |
| Examination | 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes A mark of 70% required to pass |
| Certification | All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin |
WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits
Daytime and Evening Programme – BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Full payment must accompany the booking form as we do not accept provisional bookings and places will only be confirmed once payment is received. Bookings will only be accepted on valid booking forms with a fully completed and signed declaration. Payment methods: cheque, BACS transfer or debit/credit cards.
Cancellations of confirmed places are accepted if notification is received in writing up to 12 working days prior to the start of the course. An administration fee of £60.00 plus vat per student will be deducted. The remainder of the course fee(s) refunded to the payee. No refund of the course fees will be made for cancellations notified within 12 working days prior to the start of the course or once the course has begun.
Course fees will be refunded in full if the Wine School of Excellence changes a course date or cancels a course if enrolments do not reach the required minimum numbers – notification will be made in the 12 working days prior to the planned start date of the course.
Transfers of a confirmed booking either to another identical course or applicant can be made if notification is received in writing up to 12 working days before the course start date on payment of a £35.00 administration fee plus vat per student. Within 12 working days prior to the start of the course, no refund or transfer of the course fees will be made. Please note *all transfers are subject to availability on alternative course/examination dates.
Examination dates are fixed to the course onto which you book and any transfer to an alternative date will incur an administration fee of £35.00 plus vat per student.
*All transfer requests must be made in writing or by email (courses@wineschoolofexcellence.co.uk) at least 12 working days before the original examination date.
Special examination condition requirements due to dyslexia or other medical reasons must be notified prior to the start of the course and supported by a doctor’s certificate or similar document.
Under 18. Students and candidates under the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages will NOT be permitted to sample any alcoholic beverages as part of their course. This is NOT, however, a barrier for successfully completing this qualification.
All bookings are processed on the understanding and basis that you have read and agreed to the Booking Terms and Conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much prior knowledge of spirits should I have before attending this course?
A. None at all. This course has been devised for individuals with an aptitude to learn rather than a prior knowledge of wine.
Q. What is the recommended self study time for this programme?
A. The exam takes place at the end of the day session, therefore, no self study time is required unless of course it whet’s your appetite and you decide to continue your studies and join the Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits.
