WSET Level 1 Award in Sake - Saturday 29th March

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

The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is the perfect introduction to the world of sake, offering a comprehensive foundation for beginners and enthusiasts alike. This course is designed to give you a solid understanding of sake production, styles, and tasting techniques.

Registration Fee Includes:
6 hours of live classes
Course registration & examination fees
Samples of Sake tasted during the program
WSET Level 1 study workbook

The basic principles of sake production: Learn the fundamental steps in sake brewing, from rice polishing and fermentation to pressing and pasteurization.

The main types and styles of sake: Explore a wide range of sake styles, including Junmai, Honjozo, Ginjo, and Daiginjo, and understand what distinguishes them.

How to serve sake: Gain knowledge on the proper techniques for serving sake, including glassware selection, pouring methods, and ideal serving temperatures.

Factors affecting the flavour of sake: Discover how rice, water, yeast, and brewing methods influence the taste, aroma, and quality of sake.

How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT): Develop a structured approach to tasting that allows you to identify and describe the aroma, flavour, body, and finish of sake.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake assessment is a closed-book examination consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions taken by students at the end of the course.

Candidates will have 45 minutes to complete the exam.
Candidates must answer 70% (22 out of 30) of the questions correctly to pass.

All attendees must be at least 18 years of age.
There are no other requirements for this course.

Course materials are available for pick up from Melbourne Wine School, however level 1 Award materials will be provided on the day of the course or in an online format. Should the student wish to attain the course material before their course days, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they organise receipt.

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.

Transfers of a booking either to another course or applicant are not permitted by Melbourne Wine School. This includes any request to transfer a candidate’s examination date. Melbourne Wine School reserves the right to review requests for a transfer on a case-by-case basis.

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.