“THE SPIRIT OF WINE IS ABOUT SHARING THE PASSION FOR SPIRITS AND WINES”
It’s no secret that understanding the types, varieties, flavours and aromas that influence the taste of spirits and wines, greatly enhances their enjoyment.
Whether you’re simply wanting to learn more for personal pleasure, wish to build your hospitality career to better serve your customers, or aspire to advancing your knowledge level to that of sommelier, then you’ll want to learn from an accredited and certified professional.
Aruni Vaswani holds a WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits and is Western Australia’s only qualified level 3 WSET Certified Educator (Spirits).
Endorsed with multiple international qualifications in spirits and wine, Aruni enjoys global recognition for being able to deliver the highest possible educational standards, be it for an enthusiastic amateur through to those engaged in the commercial aspects of buying, selling and marketing wines and spirits.
The Spirit of Wine is an Approved Programme Provider of WSET.
CURRENT SCHEDULE IN-PERSON WSET SPIRITS COURSES (Perth and Margaret River).
Royal Perth Golf Club. 20 Labouchere Road South Perth
LEVEL 1 AWARD IN SPIRITS – IN-PERSON COURSE
1 day course. $495
inclusive of morning tea and lunch
Final bookings are required a minimum of 10 days before commencement date.
Monday 17th February 2025
Margaret River Distilling Co. 1 Maxwell Street off Carters Road, Margaret River
LEVEL 1 AWARD IN SPIRITS
1 day course. $495
Final bookings are required a minimum of 10 days before commencement date.
New dates to be released soon
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 flavours and aromas. You must be over 18 years old and dress standards apply.
Royal Perth Golf Club. 20 Labouchere Road South Perth
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SPIRITS – IN-PERSON COURSE
3 consecutive Mondays. $1,050
Final bookings are required 2 weeks before commencement date.
12, 19, 26th May 2025
Margaret River Distilling Co. 1 Maxwell Street off Carters Road, Margaret River
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SPIRITS
3 consecutive days. $1,200 inclusive of morning tea and lunch
Final bookings are required 2 weeks before commencement date.
28, 29, 30th April 2025
An intermediate-level qualification exploring spirits and aromatised wines for those working in the industry or spirits enthusiasts. This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of spirits or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits. You’ll learn about the fundamental production methods and principal raw materials, discovering how they are used to make the key spirit styles. You’ll also explore the key practices and principles of serving spirits and the use of spirits in cocktails.
Royal Perth Golf Club. 20 Labouchere Road South Perth
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN SPIRITS – IN-PERSON COURSE
6 consecutive Mondays. $1,990 inclusive of morning tea and lunch
Final bookings are required 1 month before commencement date.
10, 17, 24, 31st March, 7, 14th April 2025
Margaret River Distilling Co. 1 Maxwell Street off Carters Road, Margaret River
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN SPIRITS
6 consecutive days. $1,990
Final bookings are required 1 month before commencement date.
Dates to be released soon.
It is recommended that you hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge.
The WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits is an advanced-level qualification for professionals and enthusiasts wishing to acquire a detailed understanding of the spirits of the world and develop the tasting skills required to accurately describe and evaluate a spirit. This qualification is intended to build on knowledge and skills gained from the Level 2 Award in Spirits. You’ll acquire a deep theoretical understanding of the techniques used in spirit production, from the processing of raw materials to post-distillation operations. Through a combination of tasting and the application of theoretical knowledge you will learn to explain confidently why spirits look and taste the way they do and how and why they differ from each other.
CURRENT SCHEDULE WSET SPIRITS – ONLINE COURSES
LEVEL 1 AWARD IN SPIRITS – ONLINE COURSE
Online four (4) week course delivered in English via the WSET Online Classroom platform inclusive of 1 tasting zoom session provided free by The Spirit of Wine
Final bookings are required a minimum of 9 working days before commencement date.
Online Course dates
Course code – O1SP2503APP
Enrolment closes – 23/12/2024
Course price – $320.00
Start date – 06/01/2025
Finish date – 02/02/2025
Zoom session – Free 1 zoom tasting session with the TSOW
RI exam date – 10/02/2025
Exam results in approximately 6 weeks after exam.
EXAM RESIT FEES – $250.00
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 flavours and aromas. You must be 18 years old or over to enrol.
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SPIRITS –
ONLINE COURSE
Online five (5) week course delivered in English via the WSET Online Classroom platform inclusive of 2 tasting zoom sessions provided free by The Spirit of Wine
Final bookings are required a minimum of 9 days before commencement date.
Online Course dates
Course code – O2SP2503APP
Enrolment by – 12/11/2024
Course price – $770.00
Start date – 25/11/2024
Finish date – 29/12/2024
Zoom sessions – Free 2 zoom tasting sessions with the TSOW
RI exam date – 11/01/2025
Exam results in approximately 6 weeks after exam.
Exam resit fees – $250.00
Course code – O2SP2504APP
Enrolment by – 08/01/2025
Course price – $770.00
Start date – 20/01/2025
Finish date – 23/02/2025
Zoom sessions – Free 2 zoom tasting sessions with the TSOW
RI exam date – 07/03/2025
Exam results in approximately 6 weeks after exam.
Exam resit fees – $250.00
Course code – O2SP2505APP
Enrolment by – 05/03/2025
Course price – $770.00
Start date – 17/03/2025
Finish date – 20/04/2025
Zoom sessions – Free 2 zoom tasting sessions with the TSOW
RI exam date – 02/05/2025
Exam results in approximately 6 weeks after exam.
Exam resit fees – $250.00
Course code – O2SP2506APP
Enrolment by – 30/04/2025
Course price – $770.00
Start date – 12/05/2025
Finish date – 15/06/2025
Zoom sessions – Free 2 zoom tasting sessions with the TSOW
RI exam date – 27/06/2025
Exam results in approximately 6 weeks after exam.
Exam resit fees – $250.00
An intermediate-level qualification exploring spirits and aromatised wines for those working in the industry or spirits enthusiasts. This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of spirits or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits. You’ll learn about the fundamental production methods and principal raw materials, discovering how they are used to make the key spirit styles. You’ll also explore the key practices and principles of serving spirits and the use of spirits in cocktails. You must be over 18 years old or over to enrol.
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN SPIRITS –
ONLINE COURSE
Online nine (9) week course delivered in English via the WSET Online Classroom platform inclusive of 3 zoom theory/tasting sessions provided free by The Spirit of Wine
Final bookings are required a minimum of 28 working days working days before commencement date.
Online Course dates
Course code – O3SP2504APP
Enrolment closes – 23/04/2025
Course Price – $1450.00
Start date – 02/06/2025
Finish date – 03/08/2025
Zoom sessions – Free 3 zoom theory/tasting sessions with the TSOW
In-person tasting date in Perth –18/08/2025 (9am - 4:30pm)
Exam date – 19/08/2025
Exam results in approximately 6-7 weeks after exam.
Resit fees
Unit 1 – Theory – $220
Unit 2 – Tasting – $200
Examination resit fee (both units) – $400
It is recommended that you hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge.
The WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits is an advanced-level qualification for professionals and enthusiasts wishing to acquire a detailed understanding of the spirits of the world and develop the tasting skills required to accurately describe and evaluate a spirit. This qualification is intended to build on knowledge and skills gained from the Level 2 Award in Spirits. You’ll acquire a deep theoretical understanding of the techniques used in spirit production, from the processing of raw materials to post-distillation operations. Through a combination of tasting and the application of theoretical knowledge you will learn to explain confidently why spirits look and taste the way they do and how and why they differ from each other. You must be over 18 years old or over to enrol.
CONTACT ARUNI
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Phone 0439 907 612, email courses@spiritofwine.com.au or complete the form below.
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