WSET Level 1
Award in Sake
Early-birdy special price
The Level 1 course is for those preparing for, or employees starting their first job in sake and wanting to climb the hospitality laddder
The Level 1 Award in Sake teaches you about how Sake is made, in a way that explains what you are tasting in the glass. This is one of the best ways to learn about sake. You’ll come out of the course with a great start to really understanding Sake
What you'll learn in the Level 1 course
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The basic principles of sake production
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The main types and styles of sake
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How to serve sake
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Factors affecting the flavour of sake
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How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT)
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to taste sake using a globally recognised approach, identify key styles of wine and characteristics of important grape varieties.
What's Included
WSET Level 1 Award in Sake course consisting of either a one-day session including the exam or two session via video conferencing with the
face-to-face exam a week later
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WSET Level 1 Study booklet
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Tasting of Seven Sake Samples either in class or sent to you if class is via video conferencing
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Small Group Size for Individual Attention
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WSET Level 1 Award in Sake Exam Fees
WSET Level 1 Award in Sake exam
WSET Level 1 Award in Sake Certificate & Lapel pin (after passing the exam)
Graduation Ceremony where you are presented with your WSET Level 1 Award in Sake Certificate & Lapel Pin
A Vinum Vitae Certificate that you can post online (on request)
Comprehensive, Organised and Efficient Service from Vinum Vitae WSET Approved Programme Provider
Entry Requirements
There is no pre-requisite wine knowledge
required for this qualification
However, you must be over 18 years of age at the time of booking
Course Delivery
The Level 1 Award in Sake has a requirement of 6 hours of taught delivery, including the exam
Assessment
The Level 1 assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions within 45-minutes. The pass mark is 70%
Special Consideration
If you feel you were at a disadvantage during the exam due to, for example, illness, you can submit a special consideration request to us. We will pass this on to WSET for their assessment. The form (on request) must be sent to Vinum Vitae within 5 working days after your exam date. Please see our APP Policies document for further information.
Exam Re-sit prices:
Level 1 Multiple choice $120
Classroom WSET Level 1 Award in Sake Course Information
For more information please download the documents below.
Courses and Dates
Classroom WSET Level 1 Award in Sake
Starting July 2023
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Special Price:
C1SK23JLY​
Mid-June
Early to mid July
13:00 15/07/23 or via RI Exams
6-8 Weeks​
$309 Early-birds price
​A minimum number of students are required for this course to go ahead