THE WINE & SPIRIT EDUCATIONAL TRUST (WSET)
A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED SAKE CERTIFICATION
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the largest global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications. Trusted by the world’s most recognized drinks organization’s, WSET has led the design and delivery of wine, spirit and sake education for five decades. With four progressive levels of study offered through a network of course providers in more than 70 countries and translated into multiple languages, WSET qualifications inspire and empower drinks professionals and enthusiasts.
Explore the world of sake with Ikigai-shu, the only Approved Program Provider in the Middle East offering Level 1, 2 and Level 3 Award in Sake Qualifications.
Level 2 Award in Sake
Level 2 covers in greater depth the key stages of sake production and classification. It introduces candidate to the additional sake grades and specialties, and provides the guidance on which key production choices required to make them. During the Level 2 course candidates learn a wider range of kanji associated with the labeling terms and get to taste a significantly larger amount of samples.
3 Days Course
15 sakes to taste
15 hours of exciting studies
COURSE FEES: AED 3750
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN COURSE FEES
All tuition (15 hours of training)
Study pack
Guided tasting of 15 sakes
A two-course lunch and a tea breaks with refreshments
Exam Fees
International courier costs for exam papers. As with every WSET exam around the world, the exam papers are sent to WSET in London, UK to be marked to ensure global continuity with the results.
WSET exam around the world, the exam papers are sent to WSET in London, UK to be marked to ensure global continuity with the results.
WSET Certificate with lapel pin when you pass
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
Main principles of sake production
Main 8 grades of sake and 7 sake specialties
Key factors affecting the flavor of sake, styles and price of sake
Tutored tastings of 15 sakes
How to describe sake using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
For more information, please download the WSET Level 2 Sake Specifications.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Every Level 2 qualification that WSET offers is designed to serve someone who is relatively new to the beverage industry and/or the category being covered. Level 2 is delivered as an introductory course and, in common with Level 1. However, there are key differences. The student is exposed to a much greater body of information and they get to taste a significantly larger number of samples. Furthermore, there is a requirement for private study and students need to take responsibility for their own learning, most of which is unavoidably factual in nature.
STUDY FORMAT
WSET Level 2 Award in Sake consists of 15 hours of training by a WSET® certified educator. The course is hold over 3 days: Day 1 and Day 2: 10am to 5:30 pm, including a lunch break; Day 3:10:00-13:00 (review and exam). Sessions are limited to 12 students.
ASSESMENT
The exam takes place in the last session of the course and consists of 50 multiple choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes. To pass you must correctly answer 55% of the questions. You will receive your results by email in about 6-8 weeks after your exam date. Your certificate and pin will be mailed to you shortly after.
