"Balancing Dreams and Reality: Navigating Time Constraints and Lifestyle Commitments"
Who are you! and why you want to take this style of course?
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- Working Professionals: Individuals with demanding careers who struggle to find time for personal passions and interests to up-level themselves but are too busy to find time off.
- Parents: Parents who want to pursue personal goals or hobbies while juggling their responsibilities to their families.
- Students: Students who wish to strike a balance between academic commitments and personal aspirations.
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- Lifelong Learners: Individuals committed to continuous self-improvement and personal growth.
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- Career Advancers: Those who believe that finding a balance between personal and professional pursuits will enhance their overall success and satisfaction.
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Online VS in-person
The benefit of choosing between online and in-person sake sommelier training lies in the ability to tailor your learning experience to your unique circumstances and preferences. Why you should consider this choice becomes evident when you realize that both modes of training offer equivalent value and content. Online courses provide flexibility and cost-effectiveness, catering to those with time and financial constraints. In contrast, in-person training fosters immediate interaction and in-depth classroom experiences, appealing to individuals who thrive on live discussions and hands-on learning.
You should consider the choice between online and in-person training because it empowers you to align your educational journey with your individual needs and objectives. It ensures that the mode of training you select resonates with your lifestyle and learning style, ultimately leading you to become a knowledgeable and skilled sake sommelier while accommodating your unique circumstances.
If ONLINE is For you! Dive in.....
The benefit of choosing between online and in-person sake sommelier training lies in the ability to tailor your learning experience to your unique circumstances and preferences. Why you should consider this choice becomes evident when you realize that both modes of training offer equivalent value and content. Online courses provide flexibility and cost-effectiveness, catering to those with time and financial constraints. In contrast, in-person training fosters immediate interaction and in-depth classroom experiences, appealing to individuals who thrive on live discussions and hands-on learning.
You should consider the choice between online and in-person training because it empowers you to align your educational journey with your individual needs and objectives. It ensures that the mode of training you select resonates with your lifestyle and learning style, ultimately leading you to become a knowledgeable and skilled sake sommelier while accommodating your unique circumstances.
If ONLINE is For you! Dive in.....
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Day 1:
Duration: Approximately 10 hours
Morning Session:
Afternoon Session:
Duration: Approximately 10 hours
Morning Session:
About your educator
Sandra Gwee
Known as the “Queen of Sake in Perth”, taking on the challenge of Japanese Sake head-on for WA locals. The survival of a family legacy to keep it alive was her driving force. Taking over Japanese business connections from her family of 40 years and bridging the gap between generations allowed Sandra to honour the partnership that was built up for her.
Promoting Japanese sake to the unknown allowed Sandra to niched into the Sake market with locals, organising special events, degustations, tastings and sake virtual courses allowed her to spread the love of sake to the hearts of Australians no matter the experience.
In 2019 Sandra became an SSA Certified Sake Educator & Scholar recognized by the Sake Education Council & Sake Sommelier Association.
Armoured with the Sake philosophy through her passion to capture the hearts in Perth is Sandra's dedicated mission to educate and spread the enlightenment to the world of Japanese sake to the new generation of sake professionals.
In 2022 September was in charge of presenting the lectures for 70 judges all over Australia for Australian Sake Awards Competition. The judges are made up of professionals who understand the consumers’ needs, such as Australian sommeliers, sake retailers, food and beverage industry professionals, sake qualification holders, and sake importers and wholesalers.
Day 1:
Duration: Approximately 10 hours
Morning Session:
- Introduction to Sake: Learn about the rich history of sake, its cultural significance, and the challenges faced by the Japanese hospitality industry in promoting sake.
- Understanding Sake: Explore what makes sake unique, including its production methods, ingredients, and key characteristics that distinguish it from other alcoholic beverages.
- Sake Production Part I: Dive into the first part of sake production, covering topics such as rice preparation, fermentation, and the role of yeast in the process.
- Sake Culture: Gain insights into the cultural aspects of sake, including its role in traditional Japanese ceremonies and celebrations.
- Sake Storage and Quality Control: Understand the importance of proper sake storage and quality control practices in restaurants and hospitality establishments.
Afternoon Session:
- Sake Tasting Part 1: Engage in a guided tasting session to explore various styles of sake.
- Develop the ability to understand and interpret sake labels.
- Sake Brewery Storytelling: Learn about the history, ingredients, and production methods of sake through storytelling, connecting with the brands and breweries behind the sake.
- Take time to review the covered content and address any questions or clarifications.
Duration: Approximately 10 hours
Morning Session:
- Sake Tasting Part 2 & Sake Production Part 2: Continue the guided tasting session, exploring additional sake styles and delving deeper into the sake production process. Focus on topics such as yeast starters (Yamahai, Kimoto), sake rice specificity (Yamadanishiki), and the concept of sake regionality.
- Special Sake: Explore unique and special types of sake, understanding their characteristics and taste profiles. Discuss how different factors, such as temperature contrast, can affect the flavour of sake.
- Engage in a hands-on exercise that explores the world of Umami and food matching. Experience sake paired with various foods, including cheese and chocolate, to understand the principles of flavour pairing.
- Students will need to source their own chocolate and cheese
- Unclassified Sake: Learn about sake that does not fall into traditional categories, understanding their unique characteristics and taste profiles.
- Exam : Prepare for the final exam by revisiting key concepts and reviewing the course content.
- Take the final exam, which consists of 40-multiple-choice questions, to assess the knowledge and understanding gained throughout the course. 70% to Pass
- Sake Tasting Exam-20mins. 70% to pass
About your educator
Sandra Gwee
Known as the “Queen of Sake in Perth”, taking on the challenge of Japanese Sake head-on for WA locals. The survival of a family legacy to keep it alive was her driving force. Taking over Japanese business connections from her family of 40 years and bridging the gap between generations allowed Sandra to honour the partnership that was built up for her.
Promoting Japanese sake to the unknown allowed Sandra to niched into the Sake market with locals, organising special events, degustations, tastings and sake virtual courses allowed her to spread the love of sake to the hearts of Australians no matter the experience.
In 2019 Sandra became an SSA Certified Sake Educator & Scholar recognized by the Sake Education Council & Sake Sommelier Association.
Armoured with the Sake philosophy through her passion to capture the hearts in Perth is Sandra's dedicated mission to educate and spread the enlightenment to the world of Japanese sake to the new generation of sake professionals.
In 2022 September was in charge of presenting the lectures for 70 judges all over Australia for Australian Sake Awards Competition. The judges are made up of professionals who understand the consumers’ needs, such as Australian sommeliers, sake retailers, food and beverage industry professionals, sake qualification holders, and sake importers and wholesalers.
- About the Sake Sommeliers Association
We Are The World’s Premier Sake Education Specialists
The Sake Sommelier Association (SSA) is the first and only UK-based organisation that is solely
committed to sake education and promotion around the world.
The Sake Sommelier Academy (SSA) has been the world’s leading sake education provider since 2000, with innovative courses expertly tailored to suit students from all backgrounds and cultures, training them to become Sake Sommeliers.
One of the key pillars of the Sake Sommelier Association (alongside their sommelier competitions and brewery events), the Sake Sommelier Academy operates with a network of partner schools & educators to provide industry leading sake courses across 6 continents.
Price: Online Classroom Promo $1375 for the first 6 who sign up will receive a free complementary
1:1 VIP Complimentary 30-Minute extra VIP Sake Pairing Demystified"
In this exclusive one-on-one session, Students have the opportunity to select a dish they are curious about and bring a bottle of sake they believe will complement it. During the course, they will engage in an analysis of how the pairing works. This hands-on approach allows students to gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between sake and Japanese cuisine. Sake has no limitations and no subjected to Japanese food alone. ( only 10 spots)
Include:
10 Sake samples
Certification & Pin
Students must buy their own cheese and chocolate.
Dates:
Time: 9am- 5.30pm
Monthly dates available deadline is within 1 month prior to commence date.
- Entry RequirementsThere are no entry requirements for this qualification.
You must be of legal drinking age to participate in any alcohol tasting.
However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification. - Certification On successful completion of the course, you’ll be presented with an official SSA certificate and lapel pin.