WSET Level 3 Awards in Spirits
WSET’s On Line Class Room Educator Courses with Class-Room based tasting by APP and Physical Exam
Overview
Number of weeks : 9
Number of modules : 9
Total course hours : 90
Textbook needed? Yes
The course is based around a nine week structured online programme with a recommendation of ten hours to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. There is also a one-day classroom review that will focus on tasting technique. The course follows a weekly structure and it is important to keep up with the work set for that week. The educator is not obliged to assess the student’s work if they fall behind. Regular access and participation in Course online activities is essential for this mode of study.
APP will provide the relevant and current WSET study materials for this course and revision of Level 2 Award In Spirits materials is recommended.
The course prepares the student for our 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 study per week includes a series of independent activities that guide the student through the spirits categories and help them to understand the factors that contribute to a spirits style and quality.
Students should be advised to taste a range of spirits during their studies. Regular list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
A one-day classroom review covering the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits will be included by the APP.
Examination
- Examination date will be provided by the APP when the student books the course.
- 2 1/2-hours exam must take place after advertised finish date of the course.
- APPs will register students and book examinations with WSET Exams department for the advertised fees as usual.
Course structure
Module 1: Tasting and assessing spirits and the principles of spirits production (part 1)
Learn how to describe and assess a spirit using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
Learn about raw materials, alcoholic fermentation and the fundamentals of distillation.
Module 2: The principles of spirits production (pan 2)
Learn about pot still, column still and hybrid still distillation and the fundamentals of maturation in oak and other post-distillation operations.
Module 3: Processing starch and Scotch whisky
Learn about processing starch and the factors that affect the style and quality of Scotch whisky.
Module 4: American whiskey and other whiskies
Learn about the factors that affect the style and quality of American whiskey and learn about Irish whiskey, Canadian whisky and Japanese whisky.
Module 5: Asian spirits
Learn about Asian spirits and some of the techniques used in their production. Spirits covered are shöchu, baijiu and soju.
Module 6: Fruit spirits
Learn about the factors that affect the style and quality of Cognac, Armagnac and learn about other fruit spirits from around the world.
Module 7: Sugar cane spirits
Learn about the factors that affect the style and quality of sugar cane spirits from the Caribbean and other sugar cane spirits including Brazilian Cachaqa.
Module 8: Agave spirits
Learn about the factors that affect the style and quality of agave spirits. Agave spirits covered are Tequila, Mezcal, Raicilla and Bacanora. This module also covers another similar Mexican spirit Sotol.
Module 9: Vodka, flavoured spirits and aromatised wines
Learn about the factors that affect the style and quality of vodka, gin, other flavoured spirits and aromatised wines.
APP will provide the relevant and current WSET study materials for this course.
Requirements and notes
Technical requirements
Students will require access to a computer (recommended) and/or smartphone or tablet with the following minimum requirements.
Personal requirements
Minimum age required at time of booking: 21 years old
Students will need:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic internet navigation skills A good level of English.
If this is the course you are looking for please email; josephkenny128@gmail.com or Call Joseph Kenny on WhatsApp +94777589678 for enrollment form to register for the program and a click on josephkenny128@gmail.com
