Professional Bar Tender - Course Description - TCP Training Professional Bartender Course

Sep 30, 2026

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Professional Bartender Course outlines a blended 2.5-day training program designed to build practical and theory capabilities for successful hospitality careers. The course combines online pre-study, in-class sessions at a Sydney training bar, and hands-on practice using industry-standard equipment. Learners complete five core skill modules: Food & Hygiene, Barista, Cocktail Making, Operate a Bar, and Food & Beverage, with theory and practical assessments via quizzes, questioning, and demonstrations. Entry requirements cover timing, identification, materials, and physical ability, followed by completion certification in five skill areas.

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Professional Bar Tender – Course Description | Course details | TCP Training is proud to present our Professional Bartender Course. In our 2.5 day program, you will learn everything you need to know about working in a bar.
The Professional Bartender Course consists of 2.5 days of training in a blended delivery format, meaning you will complete some training before the course starts and then participate in practical and theory training in our custom built training bar, equipped with industry standard machines that you would be expected to work with in any hospitality venue.
At the end of the course, you will leave us with all the knowledge and skills needed to start your successful career in Hospitality!
Within this program, you will complete 5 different skills courses. Full details below. | | --- | --- | | Training program | All students are required to arrive 30min before the course start time for registration and ID check. Any student who is more than 10min late will not be accepted into the course.
Students must bring:
✓ Photo identification (licence or a passport)
✓ Pen and paper to make notes and complete assessment activities
✓ Comfortable clothing for activities which include making beverages, making coffee and cleaning
During the course, you will learn:
1. FOOD & HYGIENE-Safe practices for your customers!
2. BARISTA-Make killer coffee like a pro!
3. COCKTAIL MAKING-Build world famous drinks
4. OPERATE A BAR-Operate, make drinks and manage a bar!
5. FOOD & BEVERAGE-5 star preparation and service! like a veteran!
FOOD & HYGIENE: This section of the course teaches you how to use personal hygiene best practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. It requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and to identify and control food hazards.
BARISTA: This section of the course will teach you how to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines. You will learn all about coffee beverages and how to select and grind coffee beans, prepare and assess espresso coffee beverages and use, maintain and clean espresso machines.
OPERATE A BAR: This section of the course will teach you how to prepare a bar for service, take drink orders, prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and close the bar down.
COCKTAIL MAKING: This section of the course will teach you how to prepare and serve a range of cocktails. You will be assessed on your ability to promote, prepare and present attractive cocktails and experiment with ideas to develop new cocktail recipes.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: This section of the course will teach you the skills needed to serve food and beverages to customers in a casual dining setting. It covers all of the fundamental technical skills | | | that you will be expected to have in order to prepare the venue for the service period, interact with customers to take orders, serve and clear food and beverages and to complete end of service tasks. | | --- | --- | | Duration | This program is delivered over 2.5 days:
1. Online pre study to be completed in your own time before attending day 1. Allow a half day of learning and quiz activities online via learner portal.
2. Day 1 will be in class at our Sydney Training Bar
3. Day 2 will be in class at our Sydney Training Bar
Each classroom session is an eight (8) hour program including breaks and starts at 9am.
Students should allow up to four (4) hours for the online pre study to be completed. | | Cost | The cost for this program is $299 per person.
Full price for courses individually is $540, so that’s a saving of over $240! | | Pre requisites | All student must be 18 or over to attend the course.
We recommend obtaining an Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate RSA certificate if looking to gain employment in the hospitality industry. You can book this online with TCP.
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FAQs

How long is the Professional Bartender Course and what are the delivery formats?

The program runs for 2.5 days. It includes online pre-study before day 1 and two in-class days at the Sydney Training Bar, with each classroom session lasting eight hours including breaks.

What skills and modules are included in the course?

The course includes five skills modules: Food & Hygiene, Barista, Cocktail Making, Operate a Bar, and Food & Beverage. Each module covers practical preparation and service-related responsibilities.

What are the assessment and certification outcomes?

Students are assessed through classroom sessions and home study using theory and practical checks, such as multiple-choice questions, verbal questioning, and skill demonstrations. After completion, learners receive a certificate covering all five skill areas.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Ezra