Five Week Intensive Bartending Course with RSA Certificate

Melbourne Bartending Classes – Learn Professional Cocktail Making & Bar Skills



5 x 3 hours

Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 7 to 25
  $495 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Course Structure
Our course combines flexible online learning with practical, hands on training. The theory component is completed online at your own pace, while each practical session takes place in a hospitality venue or our dedicated training venue, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a realistic bar environment.
Session 1 – Spirits & Distillation
Build a strong foundation in spirits by learning how they are produced through distillation, exploring the major spirit categories, and understanding their characteristics. Guided tastings will help develop your palate and confidence in recommending products to customers.
Session 2 – Beer Knowledge & Guided Tasting
Discover how beer is brewed, its history, and the major beer styles from around the world. Through guided tastings, you'll learn to identify flavour profiles and confidently discuss beer with guests.
Session 3 – Behind the Bar Foundations
Put your product knowledge into practice as you step behind the bar. Learn professional bar setup, bottle displays, workstation organisation, equipment, service styles, and cocktail fundamentals. You'll prepare a range of classic cocktails while developing essential bartending techniques including shaking, stirring, pouring, and garnishing.
Session 4 – Customer Service & Sales
Bring everything together through realistic service scenarios and role plays. Learn how to engage with customers, provide exceptional service, manage busy service periods, and confidently recommend and upsell beverages to maximise the guest experience.
Session 5 – Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
Complete your nationally recognised RSA certificate through our trusted RTO partner at a discounted student rate. This essential qualification allows you to legally serve alcohol in licensed venues across Victoria.
Practical Training
Every practical session is delivered in either a working hospitality venue or our dedicated training venue, giving you the opportunity to practise in an authentic bar environment. Throughout the course you'll prepare cocktails, participate in guided tastings, develop service techniques, and complete realistic role plays designed to build confidence and prepare you for employment in the hospitality industry.
Businesses & Organisations – Staff Training
Looking to elevate your team?
We offer private bartending training and cocktail workshops across Melbourne for bars, restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups. Each program can be tailored to suit your venue, service style, and team objectives.
Contact Elite Hospitality Training for customised group training or private bookings.
What You’ll Learn
Classic and modern cocktails (non-alcoholic options available on request)
Professional bartending techniques: shaking, stirring, pouring, garnishing
How to serve spirits, beer, and cocktails with confidence and consistency
Bar workflow, speed, and efficiency behind the bar
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA certification included via partner with discounted rate)
Who This Course Is For
Aspiring bartenders starting a hospitality career in Melbourne
Hospitality professionals wanting to refine their bartending skills
Individuals interested in cocktail making and bar knowledge
Businesses seeking structured staff training
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Public Classes
Our Melbourne bartending classes are open to individuals and small groups.
Classes run with a minimum of 7 participants.

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.
What you'll get
Practical skills
Certificate of participation
Victorian RSA
IMPORTANT
In the event you already have an RSA the course will still have the same cost. No further discounts will be applied
What to bring
Min age 18 years old
Add-on available for this class
  • Cocktail Kit ( to keep) ($99)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Session repeats

After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

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

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

Location

Melbourne, VIC

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 20 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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