Sweet and Chilli

Now offering spirits training with the world industry leading accreditation

Earn your Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 & 2 from some of the country’s best spirits experts.

Courses

Upcoming dates

  1. WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits - In person course

    This in-person course is 16 hours of guided learning over three days, with a one-hour examination at the end of the third day. 

    The assessment is a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions.

    Course dates:
    Day 1: 10/6/25: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
    Day 2: 17/6/25: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
    Day 3: 24/6/25 (exam day): 9.30 am - 4.30 pm

    Course location: Sweet&Chilli Level 2/862-874 Elizabeth St, Waterloo NSW 2017 (Located on level 2 of the Ferrari Maserati building)

    Starts June 10th, 2024
    $1,100.00

  2. WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits - Online Course

    Number of weeks: 4 
    Number of modules: 7 
    Total course hours: 6  


    The course will be based on a four-week, seven-module online learning programme with educator support available for this time. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this four-week window. The course material should take about six hours in total to complete, plus revision time. Regular access
     and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study. 

    Please note: spirit samples are not included in the online course fee and are available to purchase separately.

    Sign up deadline: Midnight, 19/10/2025

    Course dates: 27/10/2025 - 23/11/2025

    Scheduled Exam Date - 1/12/25 *
    * If the above date is unsuitable an alternative date can be organised.

    Starts October 27th, 2025
    $547.00

  3. WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits - Online Course


    Number of weeks: 5 
    Number of modules: 6 
    Total course hours: 30 


    The course is based on a five-week, six-module online program with a recommendation of six hours of study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this five-week window. Regular access and participation in the course online activities are essential for this mode of study. 

    Please note: spirit samples are not included in the online course fee and are available to purchase separately.

    Sign up Deadline: 23/11/2025, Midnight
    Course Dates: 1/12/2025 - 04/01/2025
    Exam Date - 12/1/25*

    * If the published exam date is unsuitable for you, an alternate date can be organised


    Starts December 1st, 2025
    $1,022.00

Tasting Kits

Aid and enhance your learning experience. Tasting Kits include samples for your course. Bundle with a course or purchase separately.

About

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Sweet & Chilli

We have been educating bartenders globally for over 20 years and the local team here in Australia is fully equipped with some of the country’s best spirits experts.

Nick Veale

Nick Veale, your educator, has been working in hospitality since 2006 in a career that has taken him from his home in the UK, around Europe, Thailand, before settling in Australia 9 years ago. After a stint in nightclubs in Turkey and Pubs and events in London, he was trained in London's vibrant cocktail scene in 2008. He went on to manage two successful cocktail bars for the Adventure Bar group before the allure of travel led him to join European Bartender School as an instructor in 2012. With over 6 years of experience with them and training more than 2000 bartenders, he found a passion for training and teaching.

He joined Sweet&Chilli as Training Manager in 2021, working as Training Manager for Diageo Bar Academy nationally in Australia and is now the nominated Educator for WSET for Sweet&Chilli.


Wine & Spirit Education Trust

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is an awarding body and registered charity that is devoted to the development and delivery of qualifications and courses in wine, sake, and spirits.

WSET provides best-in-class education and a comprehensive suite of qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s wine, sake and spirits professionals and enthusiasts.

WSET qualifications are globally recognised as the international standard in wine and spirit knowledge. These courses are designed for those who are just starting out in their careers, as well as established professionals, and the many enthusiasts who have a passion for wines and spirits.

FAQs

  • What are the shipping times for WSET Tasting Kits?

    We ship daily (Monday - Friday) using Australia post from our Sydney warehouse.

    Orders received before midday (on business days) will be processed and shipped the same day. Orders received after midday will be shipped and processed the following business day.

    Estimated Shipping Times:
    NSW 2- 4 business days
    All other states 3 - 6 business days

    Express shipping times
    NSW  1-2 business days
    All other states 1-3 business days

    For a full breakdown of shipping times you can visit Australia post here


  • Can I do Level 2 if I haven’t done Level 1?


    No prior knowledge is required; however, we do recommend that beginners start at Level 1. An understanding of principal international spirits and their production processes will be a big help when undergoing this course.

  • How many students generally attend a face-to-face classroom course?

    We prefer to cap the classroom attendance at approx. 30 students, whether that’s online or face-to-face. This gives our teachers a group size that is manageable and provides every student a fair and even amount of attention.

  • What happens if a student misses a portion of the course due to illness?

    We will always assess every student’s situation on a case-by-case basis. If it is just the exam that needs to be sat, this can be done at an arranged, later date.

  • I have personal circumstances that might need additional time for the examination, is this possible?

    Yes! but please let us know in advance. Please contact us to organise your requirements when booking your course. Any reasonable adjustments will have no bearing on your final grade. Examples of reasonable adjustments may be:

    • Changing standard assessment arrangements, for example allowing candidates extra time to complete the exam activity;
    • Adapting exam materials, such as providing materials in large text format;
    • Providing access facilitators during the exam, such as a sign language interpreter or reader;
    • Re-organising the exam room, such as the removal of visual stimuli for an autistic candidate.
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