WSET LEVEL 3 AWARD IN SPIRITS – ONLINE COURSE

Discover the world of spirits online with this nine-week (9) online course.

This is an advanced 9-week asynchronous distance learning course.

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.

If you would like a demo of the WSET online classroom head to this link https://www.wsetglobal.com/qualifications/online-learning

Enrolment

Course enrolment for Online WSET courses closes four (4) weeks prior to course commencement date. For further clarity, bookings must be received by 6 pm AWST, four (4) weeks (28 working days) prior to the course starting on the stated Monday.  Any booking received after this time will not be processed.

The dates for the courses are indicated below.

Course Delivery

Delivered in English via the WSET Online Classroom platform, this official digital course, administered by WSET Global, offers total schedule flexibility, free from set timings. You can participate at your convenience, interacting with fellow students from around the world as well with a Certified WSET Educator assigned by WSET Global.

This online course is run through WSET Global with the guidance and support of a WSET educator during the 9 weeks.  You can contact the educator at any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should you have any questions.

Course Duration

This course is a 9-week, 9 module online learning programme with educator support available for this time. The course is asynchronous: You are free to complete the modules at your own pace during this 9-week window however it is recommended that the course modules should be followed in sequential order during this 9-week window. There is a recommendation of 10 hours study per week to cover the online activities and reading of the relevant chapters in the textbook. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study. There are no fixed-time online lectures for this course

There will be a one day in - person (classroom) tasting tutorial covering the WSET Level 3 systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits prior to the exam.

After the 9 weeks, you'll still have access to the content for one year, although you won't be able to participate in the discussion forum and interact with your classmates anymore.

Tasting Tutorial

Tasting is an essential part of studying for this course. The programme includes a full day tasting tutorial. During this intensive day you will review all the skills you need to taste spirits professionally according to the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits. This tutorial/review will be held prior to the exam date

In addition to the tutorial, your online Educator will give you guidance on spirits styles you should taste during the course in order to practice the Systematic Approach to Tasting and further develop your skills.

Course Materials

The course fee includes access to the WSET Online Classroom, a student study pack including reading material and the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) and an in-person Examination.

Study pack (dispatched to you once your booking is confirmed) + online study materials (weekly tasks, group tasting area, multiple choice feedback tests and videos).

The study pack can be collected or be posted ( A fee of $20.0 will apply) to anywhere in Australia.

To ensure adequate time for pre-study, TSOW highly recommends registering early. 

Course Delivery

This qualification has a total of 90 course hours.

51 ½ hours personal study and revision.

2 ½ -hour examination.

In person tasting in Perth

There will be a one day in - person (classroom) review covering the WSET Level 3 systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits prior to the examination (the day before the examination.)

Spirit Samples

Spirits samples are not included.

A list of recommended spirits to purchase to assist with your tasting practice can be found in the specification.

https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/11740/wset_l3spirits_specification_en_jul2022_issue21.pdf

https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/10098/wset_l3spirits_sat_en_may2019-issue1.pdf

What you'll learn

The exam date is set at the time of enrolment and must be taken in-person in Perth, Western Australia on the date.

Entry Requirements

You must be 18 years of age or older to enrol.

It is recommended that you hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits  or have passed the unit "Spirits of the World" (Unit 4) of the "WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits" programme or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge.

Cancellation

Cancellations notified in writing more than 14 days before the program begins are eligible for a full refund.

Cancellations notified within 14 days of the program will not receive a refund.

If a program is cancelled by The Spirit of Wine, you are entitled to a full refund. 

If you register and pay within 14 days of the course commencement date you will not be eligible for a refund.

Extra resources provided free by TSOW during the duration of the 9-week course.

Three zoom theory/tasting sessions with the TSOW