Bartenders Advanced Course

This Level 2 course is run over 5 non-consecutive days and includes guest speakers from the world's leading spirits companies offering product knowledge and the opportunity to taste their product. Guest bartenders are also invited to participate and impart their knowledge and skills to participants.

A typical day starts at 10.00am with a series of lectures, including overhead projection displays and perhaps a video presentation.

After lunch, participants are requested to produce a range of classic and modern cocktails, under the supervision of experienced course tutors and using genuine quality products.

Our day finishes at 4.30pm. Participants are frequently requested to do some extra study in preparation for the next day.

Along with all the course papers and certification, all beverages and a light lunch are included. Successful participants receive one year's membership of UKBG.

Subjects included in the Bartenders Advanced Course

• Advanced product knowledge
• Supervisory and training skills
• Sales and marketing techniques
• Tobacco products
• Safety and security
• Accident prevention
• Stock controls
• Stocktaking
• Cocktail creation for competition
• More advanced cocktails
• Nosing and blind whisky training

A maximum of 12 people are accepted for each course to ensure the quality of one-on-one teaching.

Participants must be EU nationals or have been resident in an EU country for a minimum of 3 years.

• A minimum test result of 60% is required for a 'Pass' certificate.
• A test result of between 80% and 89% gains a 'Pass with Credit' certificate.
• A test result of 90% or more gains a 'Pass with Distinction' certificate.

These are joint UKBG/IBA/ESFW certificates, issued only to those who successfully pass a practical and multiple-choice examination at the end of the course.