Intensive Bartending Course with RSA Included

Melbourne Bartending Classes – Learn Professional Cocktail Making & Bar Skills



3 x 6 hours

Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 10 to 25
  $585 Now $485 (Afterpay available)
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Course Structure
Our Bartending Course combines flexible online learning with practical, hands on training. Complete the theory modules online at your own pace before attending practical sessions in either a working hospitality venue or our dedicated training facility.
This blended learning approach allows you to immediately apply your knowledge in a realistic bar environment while developing the practical skills and confidence employers value.
Session 1 – Spirits & Distillation
Build a strong foundation in spirits by learning how they are produced through distillation. Explore the major spirit categories, production methods, flavour profiles, and how different ingredients and ageing techniques influence the finished product.
Session 2 – Spirit Tasting & Product Knowledge
Develop your tasting skills through guided spirit tastings. Learn to identify aromas, flavours, and styles while building the confidence to recommend products and answer customer questions professionally.
Session 3 – Beer Knowledge & Guided Tasting
Discover how beer is brewed, explore its history, and learn about the world's major beer styles. Guided tastings will help you recognise flavour characteristics and confidently discuss beer with customers.
Session 4 – Beer Service Skills
Master professional beer service including pouring techniques, correct glassware selection, presentation, tray carrying, beer storage, and responsible service practices.
Session 5 – Behind the Bar Essentials
Step behind the bar and put your product knowledge into practice. Learn bar setup, workstation organisation, equipment use, bottle displays, hygiene standards, service styles, and cocktail fundamentals. Prepare a range of classic cocktails while developing essential bartending techniques including shaking, stirring, measuring, free pouring, and garnishing.
Session 6 – Practical Bartending Skills
Refine your practical abilities through supervised service drills in a realistic bar environment. Develop speed, consistency, workflow, teamwork, multitasking, and efficient drink preparation while working under realistic service conditions.
Session 7 – Customer Service & Sales
Customer service is reinforced throughout every practical session, with this module bringing everything together through realistic role plays and service scenarios.
Learn how to communicate confidently with guests, manage busy service periods, recommend beverages, increase sales through professional upselling, resolve customer concerns, and deliver memorable hospitality experiences.
Please note: Our comprehensive Customer Service Excellence course is available as an optional add-on during checkout for students wanting more advanced customer service training.
Session 8 – Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
Complete your nationally recognised RSA certificate through our trusted RTO partner included. This qualification is required to legally serve alcohol in licensed venues throughout Victoria.
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Practical Training
Every practical session is delivered in either a working hospitality venue or our dedicated training facility, providing valuable experience in an authentic bar environment.
Throughout the course you will:
  • Prepare classic cocktails
  • Participate in guided beer and spirit tastings
  • Practise professional bartending techniques
  • Develop efficient service routines
  • Build confidence through realistic role plays
  • Gain practical experience that prepares you for employment.
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Businesses & Organisations – Staff Training
Looking to elevate your team's performance?
Elite Hospitality Training delivers private bartending courses, cocktail workshops, beverage education, and customised hospitality training across Melbourne for bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs, and hospitality groups.
Every training program is tailored to your venue's service style, operational standards, beverage offering, and business objectives.
Contact Elite Hospitality Training to discuss private group bookings or customised staff training.
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Who This Course Is For
  • Aspiring bartenders beginning a hospitality career
  • Hospitality professionals wanting to advance their bartending skills
  • Cocktail enthusiasts looking to deepen their beverage knowledge
  • Bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs, and event venues seeking structured staff training
  • Businesses wanting private team training or cocktail workshops
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Public Classes
Our Melbourne Bartending Course is open to individuals and small groups.
Classes operate with a minimum of 7 participants, creating an engaging, practical, and interactive learning environment.
Please Note, we might need to reschedule in the day/time if the min number is not reached.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 7 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Intensive Bartending Course with RSA Included

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 14 Oct 2026, 12:19am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

94 upcoming dates between 20 Oct 2026 and 26 Dec 2027.

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What you'll get
What You'll Learn
  • Classic and modern cocktail preparation
  • Professional bartending techniques including shaking, stirring, free pouring, measuring, and garnishing
  • Beer, spirits, wine, and cocktail knowledge
  • Guided tastings to develop product knowledge
  • Efficient bar setup and workflow
  • Speed and consistency during service
  • Professional customer service and communication
  • Upselling and beverage recommendations
  • Tray carrying and beverage presentation
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA available through our training partner at a discounted student rate)
IMPORTANT
In the event you already have an RSA the course will still have the same cost. No further discounts will be applied
Knowledge required
No previous skills required
What to bring
Min age 18 years old
Add-ons available for this class
  • Cocktail Kit ( to keep) ($99)
  • Waitstaff Sequence of Service ($170)
  • 5 Weeks Wine course ($600)
  • 1 day Wine and service Course ($190)
  • Customers Service Excellence ($130)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Is there a non-alcoholic option?
Yes, non-drinkers can make mocktails instead.
Location

Melbourne, VIC

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Your teacher can also travel within 100 kms of Melbourne, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Elite Hospitality Training delivers engaging, practical workshops for hospitality teams and professionals. Our sessions blend technical expertise with real-world service insight, enabling participants to refine their skills and consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Elite is designed for businesses that want their teams fully trained when needed, without relying on expensive management structures that often fail to deliver effective, hands-on training. We provide targeted, practical education that translates directly to the floor.
Alongside industry training, we also offer hospitality workshops and masterclasses for those outside the industry who are curious to learn, explore, and experience hospitality at a deeper level. These sessions are tailored for individuals, private groups, and corporate teams, combining hands-on learning with an engaging, immersive experience.

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