* International student Premium, U-Pass fee, Books and supplies cost
College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
Applicants must be 19 years of age or older prior to start of classes to be eligible to enter this program.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.
In this 14-week Bartending Ontario College Certificate program, you gain the practical dexterity and professional development skills you need to become a professional bartender. Obtain five-star service instruction from industry professionals with real-world advice and guidance.
Gain applied skills in mixology and garnishing, and learn the principles and practices of bar management in our fully-stocked, multi-station mixology and wine-tasting labs. Through sampling and tasting, expand your palette and develop an appreciation for the complexity and diversity of liquors, liqueurs, beers and wines. It is the perfect blend of theory and hands-on experience to achieve competitive edge for your bartending career.
During the Bartending program, earn certificates that give you a competitive edge when job hunting, including the Smart Serve certificate, Draft Beer Quality certificate, and Workplace Violence and Harassment certificate. Smart Serve is a mandatory certification for serving alcohol in licensed establishments in Ontario.
Expand your real-world experience with a field placement in an Ottawa bar, restaurant or nightclub. This placement gives you the opportunity to network with industry contacts.
There is a demand for qualified bartenders in today`s hospitality industry. You may find employment as a bartender in:
restaurants
convention centres
resorts
bars
hotels
cruise ships
nightclubs
With further training, you may advance to positions like bar or food and beverage manager. You must be 19 years of age to apply to this program.
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Level: 01
ACC1100
Bookkeeping
ACC1104
Payroll Fundamentals
BUS2301
Business Computer Applications
ENL1962
English Fundamentals
GED2013
Interpersonal Relations
QUA2210
Basic Business Mathematics
Level: 02
ACC1202
Statutory Compliance
ACC1207
Bookkeeping II
ACC1211
Accounting
ENL1813B
Communications I
OFF1200
Spreadsheet Applications
OFF1201
Introduction to Business Processes
Graduates may find employment as bartenders in a variety of establishments including bars, restaurants, hotels, night clubs, resorts, cruise ships and convention centres. With further training, graduates may advance to positions as bar or food and beverage managers.
Health insurance: 500 $ CAD per year
