Professional Bartending (Cocktails)

Course Content

Award:
Level 2

What's it all about?:
The Professional Barteending qualification has been developed by City College Plymouth and Bar Experts, in conjunction with City & Guilds and Plymouth Gin. This hands on, practical course is designed to develop skilled and experienced bartenders. Working behind a fully equipped training bar at Plymouth Gin, you will learn how to use the correct equipment, accurately free pour and blend those perfect cocktails. At the end of this course, you will be able to wow your customers with your expert skills.

Progression:
You may progress to various other professional development courses.

Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, candidates should have some knowledge of bartending and cocktails.

Duration: Eight days training including assessment

Business Benefits:
This is an essential course for all businesses offering a professional bar service - especially those with a cocktail menu.

Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

The course is designed to provide knowledge and skills training to professional bartenders working in the industry, and focuses on the eight following learning outcomes:

1. accurately free pour

2. select and use equipment

3. display cocktail making techniques

4. display knowledge of cocktail specifications

5. beers, wines and spirits preparation

6. prepare bar and deliver service

7. display knowledge of spirits

8. display knowledge of responsible serving of alcohol.

The course lasts for eight days and is a combination of practical skills training and taught sessions.

When can I study?:
Various days - 10.00am to 5.30pm

Are there any exams?:
Achievement of this course is assessed by the following:

1. short answer question paper

2. free pour test

3. drinks making and finding exercise.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
3 February 2010

End Date:
24 February 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£350 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
£10

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
APB

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Start Date:
3 March 2010

End Date:
17 March 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£350 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
£10

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
APB

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Start Date:
1 September 2010

End Date:
18 September 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£350 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
£10

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
APB

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.