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Remarks: WSET Level 1 Award in Sake exam fee included; Total 6 hours course time, around 8 tasting samples

WSET® L1 Award in Sake

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Semester
Exam

Course Introduction

An inital level qualification for professionals working with Sake or Sake enthusiasts.

For individuals 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 you will be able to assess sakes accurately, and use this information and your understanding of sakes to make authoritative recommendations. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

What you'll learn

  • 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
  • How to taste sake, and evaluate quality, identity and price, using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake ® (SAT)
  • The principles behind the storage, selection and service of sake

WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake ® (SAT)：Download here

Semester

 Semester  Time / Venue Tutor

24 Nov 2024 (Sun)*

10:00 - 17:00 (1 hour lunch time)

WA503 - Room 503, 5/F Mary Building, 71-77 Peking Road, TST

 Peter Chow

19 Jan 2025 (Sun)*

10:00 - 17:00 (1 hour lunch time)

WA503 - Room 503, 5/F Mary Building, 71-77 Peking Road, TST

 Peter Chow

*Course will be conducted in Cantonese, with Traditional Chinese study materials and exam. English version is available on request.

 

Exam

 Date Time Last Enrolment Date
14 Dec 2024 (Sat) 12:15- 13:15 21 Nov 2024
21 Dec 2024 (Sat) 12:15 - 13:15 5 Dec 2024
19 Jan 2024 (Sun) 17:30- 18:30 23 Dec 2024

Tuition Discount

Details Terms

Early Bird Discount
- HK$200

 Successful enrolment at least 2 weeks before class commence

Group Discount
- 9%

 3 or more registered for the same course together
(Add 3 quantity of the course and enter discount code: GROUP9%OFF during checkout)

1+1 Discount
- HK$600

 One applicant enroll two different WSET L1 course at the same time to enjoy a -HK$600 discount
(Enter discount code: WSET_L1+L1 during check out)

1+2 Discount
- HK$600

 One applicant enroll both WSET Sake L1 & L2 course at the same time to enjoy a -HK$600 discount
(Enter discount code: WSETSAKE_1+2 during check out)
**Group Discount, 1+1 Discount & 1+2 Discount offers may not be used at the same time.

FAQs

Refund Policy

All fee and expenses are not refundable after order confirmation. If you need to refund for a specific reason before course commence, please provide relevant proof and contact us by email at enquiry@hkwineacademy.com

Adverse Weather Policy

If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rainstorm Warning is in force after 7:00 a.m. - the morning events that starts before 2:00 p.m. will be cancelled 11:00 a.m. - the afternoon event that starts between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. 4:00 p.m. - the event that starts from 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. The academy will re-schedule the event. If participants cannot join the event on the re-scheduled date, event fee will be refunded. When Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is hoisted during the event, the event must be terminated immediately and the Academy will arrange all participants to leave the venue. When Black Rainstorm Warning is in force, all participants of the event are advised to stay where they are until the warning signal is lowered.

Who are your instructors?

All our WSET® course lecturers had undergone the WSET® Educator Training Program, and only Certified WSET® Educators will teach courses above the Foundation level. Guided tasting courses are led by tutors with specific experience.

What is the class size?

Our maximum class size：

Level 1：22 人

Level 2： 14 人

Level 3： 14 人

Absent Arrangement

We will try to arrange you to fit into another class of the same course to make up for the absent class. However according to the class size, wine tasting samples may be allocated at last priority. For better preparation, please let us know your absent arrangement as soon as possible.

Why Hong Kong Wine Academy?

Quality, Independent, and Commitment is our motto.

Hong Kong Wine Academy is independent from wine trade and committed to offer high quality wine courses at reasonable price. All our WSET® course lecturers had undergone the WSET® Educator Training Program, and only Certified WSET® Educators will teach courses above the Foundation level. A single lecturer is assigned to follow the whole course for consistency. Also wine samples are carefully selected to reflect specific requirements of different courses.

What is the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET® )?

WSET® was founded in UK in 1969 to promote, provide and develop high quality education and training in wine and spirit industry. Since then, WSET® has grown into the foremost international awarding body in the field of wines and spirits. Recently, there are increasing number of consumers and enthusiasts attending the WSET® courses with the desire to enhance their knowledge. Hong Kong Wine Academy is a WSET® Approved Program Provider and is authorized to offer WSET® courses.

Are there any prerequisites for taking the WSET® courses?

No. However, we recommend those who intend to take the Intermediate Certificate course should have basic knowledge in wine and spirit, and those who intend to take the Advanced Certificate course should have good knowledge in wine and spirit.

Can the courses be taught in other languages?

Yes. In addition to Cantonese, we also teach courses in English and Mandarin on ad hoc based.

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business.

根據香港法律，不得在業務過程中，向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類。