Description
Planning on taking the next step towards your career in hospitality?? Wanting to impress your friends with your mixology knowledge or shake and strain style?? Completing First Step Training’s ‘Cocktail Masterclass’ is the perfect place to start.
Undertaking the First Step Training ‘Cocktail Masterclass’ will arm you with the skills, knowledge and confidence that you need to succeed in the ultra-competitive and desirable vocation that comes with being a Cocktail master.
| Mode | Schedule | Times | Cost |
| Evening | Monday – Thursday (2 weeks) | 6.30pm – 9.30pm | $495 |
| Weekend (Foundation) | Saturday & Sunday (1 week) | 9am – 4.30pm | $395 |
| Weekend | Saturday & Sunday (2 weeks) | 9am – 4.30pm | $495 |
DURATION
See above
SCHEDULE
Please refer to the calendar for available times. Be quick as they fill fast.
PREREQUISITES
There are no formal prerequisites for the ‘Cocktail Masterclass’, just an enthusiastic attitude and love for Hospitality (especially fancy drinks).
WHAT YOU LEARN
The course will cover everything you need to know, from pouring beers to tapping kegs to making cocktails and providing outstanding customer service.
The Bartending course also includes your RSA certificate (Responsible Service of Alcohol), which is the only required qualification you need to legally serve alcohol in Melbourne or anywhere in Victoria.
The following part modules are covered (a separate Certificate is issued for these subjects):
- Operate a Bar
- Prepare and Serve Cocktails
- Advanced Cocktails
- Wine Knowledge and Wine Service
- Suggestive Selling and Customer Service
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Beer Reticulation Systems
- Cash Handling
- Non-alcoholic Beverages
- Cocktail History 101
- Introduction to Spirit’s and Liqueurs (May include some tasting!!)
- Current trends
- First Step Mixology
- The Art of Presentation
- Proper Blending Techniques
- That’s not a Garnish… THIS is a Garnish!!
WHAT YOU GET
This program provides you with the nationally recongised unit of competence
SITHFAB002 – Provide responsible service of alcohol
In addition to the nationally recognised unit of competence listed above. You will also learn from experienced Cocktail masters, leaving you with the ability to impress all-comers with your new found mixology skills!!
MATERIALS TO BRING
Pen, Photo Identification (ie. drivers license, passport, etc) and your imagination.
DRESS CODE
Neat Casual
Jaquie –
Booked for a friend’s Hens party. It was a great way to get started. Lots of fun and gave us plenty skills for the night
Jethro –
Got 9 new cocktails down pat. Call that a success.