WSET Approved Programme Provider · Richmond, Melbourne

WSET Level 3 Award in Sake

An advanced qualification for serious sake professionals and enthusiasts. The highest WSET sake certification available.

✓  Advanced level✓  Theory and tasting exam✓  Industry recognised✓  Globally recognised
WSET Level 3 Award in Sake

WSET Qualification

WSET Level 3 Award in Sake

The WSET Level 3 Award in Sake is the highest sake qualification WSET offers and one of the most rigorous drinks certifications available anywhere in the world. Taught by Melissa Mills, founder of Sake Connect, across multiple sessions at our Richmond location, you'll develop a thorough analytical understanding of sake production, regional styles and quality assessment at a level that commands respect in the industry.

Assessment includes both a written theory paper and a blind tasting examination. This qualification is designed for serious sake professionals and passionate enthusiasts who want to reach the very top of the category. If you have completed the Level 2 or have equivalent knowledge, this is where your sake education reaches its peak.

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Course details

About this course

The WSET Level 3 Award in Sake is the most advanced sake qualification available and one of the most respected credentials in the category globally. This is a rigorous, in-depth program covering the full complexity of sake production, classification, regional variation and quality assessment at a professional level.

The Level 3 is assessed across theory and tasting components. It is designed for serious sake enthusiasts, hospitality professionals and those working towards a career in the sake industry. Prior study at Level 2 is strongly recommended.

What's included

Face to face

Live teaching at our Richmond location across multiple sessions

Extensive sake tasting throughout the program

WSET Level 3 Sake textbook and study materials

Course registration and exam fees

What you'll cover

The Level 3 Sake covers sake at a professional depth across production, classification, regions and quality evaluation. Topics include:

Advanced sake production — detailed milling, fermentation and processing techniques

In-depth classification including tokutei meishoshu categories

Japan's major sake producing regions and their defining characteristics

Professional blind tasting using the WSET Level 3 SAT for Sake

Quality factors and the ability to assess and explain style at a professional level

Specialty and emerging sake styles including aged, sparkling and low-alcohol

The global sake market and emerging sake culture outside Japan

Advanced food and sake pairing at a professional level

Certification and exam

Assessment includes both a theory examination and a blind tasting component. Both must be passed to receive the qualification.

Theory examination Pass mark 55%
Blind tasting examination Pass mark 55%

Successful candidates receive the WSET Level 3 Award in Sake — one of the most respected sake qualifications in the world.

Booking and cancellation

Bookings are not secured until full payment is received and the enrolment form is completed and returned. Course bookings close 15 working days prior to the start date.

Cancellations are refundable up to 20 working days before the course start date, less a $75 administration fee and the cost of any study materials supplied. If Melbourne Wine School cancels a course, students will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Entry requirements

All attendees must be at least 18 years of age. WSET Level 2 Sake certification is not required but strongly recommended.

Policies

Zero tolerance

Melbourne Wine School has a zero-tolerance policy for threatening behaviour or acts of aggression and violence — physical or verbal — towards any member of our staff. Any violation will result in removal from the course without refund.

Illness

If you are unwell on the day of your course, a doctor's certificate is required. Without one, standard non-attendance fees apply and full course fees must be paid to re-enrol.