This advanced-level certification program, offered by Melbourne Wine School, one of the most experienced providers of WSET certifications in Melbourne.

This advanced level qualification is for professionals working with sake, or sake enthusiasts looking to take a deep dive into sake. For students seeking to develop their expertise in sake, this qualification will provide you with a detailed understanding of the production methods that affect the style, quality and price of sake.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to accurately assess sake using the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), and incorporate their advanced understanding of sake to build sake programs, make authoritative recommendations, or to blind taste. 

Registration Fee Includes:

• WSET Level 3 Award in Sake - Study Pack (Workbook + Textbook)
• Access to Online preparation module
• Up to 35 unique Sake samples for tasting during the course
• One sitting of examination (exam retakes are subject to a fee)

For more details on the course content, check out the official WSET Level 3 Sake Course specifications

Unit 1

• The main techniques that are used in the production of sake and how they influence style and quality
• The principal and specialty categories of sake
• The sake industry and the commercial importance of sake in the Japanese and export markets
• The principles behind the storage, selection and service of sake
  

Unit 2

• How to taste sake, and evaluate quality, identity and price, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT)

Unit 1 is assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a paper of short written answers.

Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two sakes. 

Please note that additional charges are applicable for all exam re-sits and non-attendance.

Level 3 full exam re-sit: $345
Theory exam only re-sit: $250
Tasting exam only re-sit: $95
Non-attendance of registered exam: $100

All attendees must be at least 18 years of age.

WSET Level 2 certification IS required to take WSET Level 3

Bookings are not secured until full payment is received, and the enrolment form completed and returned to Melbourne Wine School. Bookings will only be accepted on valid forms with a signed and dated student declaration.

Course bookings will close 15 working days prior to the course commencement date.

Cancellations for bookings on any Melbourne Wine School WSET courses are refundable up to 20 working days prior to the course start date. An administration fee of $75.00 plus the full cost of the study materials supplied will be deducted and the remainder of the course fee refunded.

Should a student wish to return their study materials, they must be returned unopened before a refund can be issued, although a $75.00 administration fee will apply.

Occasionally, due to lack of demand or other unforeseen circumstances, a scheduled course may have to be cancelled by Melbourne Wine School. Affected students will be given appropriate notice in the event of the cancellation of their course. Students will be offered a place on an alternative course if available, or a refund of their booking fees.

In the event of a course cancellation, students will have up to 12 months to attend a new course. If a student fails to attend a course within this timeframe, Melbourne Wine School will consider the student to be a “no-show” and their course fees will be forfeit.

Melbourne Wine School has a zero-tolerance policy for threatening behaviour or acts of aggression and violence, physical or verbal, towards our members of our staff. Any violation of the policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or removal from any course without refund.

In the event of illness such as positive Covid-19 diagnosis, individuals are required to provide a doctor’s certificate. If you are unable to provide certificates, all course fees are waived and you will be treated as a non-attend, and full course fees need to be paid to re-enrol.