BAR ACADEMY - Bartending Crash Course

Bartending Crash Course for Beginners (3 Hours)
Location: SELC Language College (321 Water St.)
This course is exclusively available to SELC Language College students.
 
This intensive 3-hour training is designed for beginners looking to gain essential bartending skills, hands-on experience, and industry knowledge.
 
Course Includes
Bartending Fundamentals
Bar setup and workflow
Essential bartending tools
Glassware overview
Bartending Techniques
Shaking, mixing, pouring, and rolling
Hands-on practical training
Spirits Knowledge
Introduction to key spirits used behind the bar:
Vodka, Gin, Tequila
Whisky, Scotch, Bourbon
Cognac, Brandy
Cachaça, Pisco
Cocktail Training – Classic Cocktails
Learn how to prepare popular cocktails:
Whiskey Sour
Old Fashioned
Cosmopolitan
Caesar
How to make basic bar syrups (simple syrup, vanilla-infused demerara syrup)
Practical cocktail-making session
Responsible Service & Local Regulations
Introduction to Serving It Right (BC)
ID checking basics
When and how to refuse service
Safety and professionalism behind the bar
Industry Insights
How to get hired in Vancouver’s hospitality industry
Resume tips tailored for bartending roles
Certification
Open-book EXAM
Certificate of Completion
Digital Badge
Bonus Materials
80 classic cocktail recipes with detailed instructions
25 most popular shot recipes in Vancouver
Basic bar syrup recipes