This course is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of spirits and gives a basic introduction to spirits. The qualification will assist those who work with the spirits industry, retail, and hospitality sectors.

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge on the basic principles of spirit production

• Understand the main types and styles of spirits

• Learn how to serve spirits

• Basic equipment and ingredients needed to serve cocktails

• Types of basic cocktails

• Understand factors affecting the flavour of spirits