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Bartender

Bartender

The foundation of bar work: from bar-department structure to mixing and service technique.

A bartender mixing drinks at the bar during a practical session

Bartender

Bartender

The foundation of bar work: from bar-department structure to mixing and service technique.

60hours
5weeks
8hTheory
50hPractice
2hTest

A 60-hour programme over 5 weeks with 50 hours of hands-on practice. Learners understand how a bar department is organised, distinguish bar types and drink categories, then practise mixing and serving to the required technique, timing, hygiene and safety standards.

Tuition6.000.000₫ / learner
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Note: Practical sessions involve alcoholic beverages. Learners under 18 practise the non-alcoholic content under instructor guidance.

Training objectives

  • Explain how the bar-service profession formed and developed, and the function and role of the bar department.
  • Analyse the duties of each bar position and the requirements attached to them.
  • List and correctly describe the use of common bar equipment and tools.
  • Distinguish between bar types and drink categories.

Learning outcomes

  • Mix and serve common drinks to the required technique, timing, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Handle incidents and service errors that arise during mixing and service.
  • Draw the organisational chart of a bar-service department.
  • Demonstrate responsibility, honesty and discipline, and comply with profession-specific regulations.

Roles after the course

  • Bar staff at restaurants and hotels
  • Self-employment or a start-up in beverage mixing and retail

Programme content

Lesson 1

Introduction to the bar

04 hours
Theory 02hPractice 02h
Objectives
  • Explain the concept and history of bar service.
  • Describe service equipment and how a bar counter is laid out.
  • Classify the equipment and tools used in bar service.
  • Maintain hygiene and safety throughout practice.
Content
  • Formation and development of the bar-service profession
  • Organisational structure of a bar operation
  • Bar equipment and service tools
  • Bar counter layout
Lesson 2

Knowledge of drink categories

20 hours
Theory 03hPractice 16hTest 01h
Objectives
  • Describe non-alcoholic and alcoholic drink categories.
  • Describe the characteristics, properties and effects of each drink type.
  • Classify non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Perform the mixing skills for each drink category.
  • Maintain hygiene and safety throughout practice.
Content
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks
Lesson 3

Mixing technique and drink-service organisation

36 hours
Theory 03hPractice 32hTest 01h
Objectives
  • Explain the drink-mixing techniques.
  • Mix both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Maintain hygiene and safety throughout practice.
Content
  • Techniques for mixing and serving each drink category
  • Basic steps for completing a mixing exercise

Admission requirements

Learners aged 15 and above, literate (able to read and write), and in good health.

Certificate issued by

Nhan Dao Vocational School — Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training

Assessment & certification

Continuous assessment (regular + periodic tests) combined with a final examination on a 10-point scale. A score of 5.0 or above qualifies the learner for course completion and an elementary vocational certificate.

Tuition effective from 1 August 2026 per Notice TB-153 dated 23 July 2026 issued by Nhan Dao Vocational School.

General training objectives

  • Train practitioners for the restaurant and hotel service trade with occupational competence matching the training level.
  • Develop ethics, health and professional responsibility.
  • Enable learners to find work, create their own work, or progress to a higher qualification after completion.

Key areas of emphasis

  • Core techniques
  • Hygiene and safety

Completion requirements

All required assessment scores completed; a final examination score of 5.0 or above; and not subject to criminal prosecution at the time of the final examination.

Reference materials

  • Smith, J., Bartending basics: A comprehensive guide to cocktail creation, Beverage Press, 2020.
  • Phạm, K., Kỹ thuật pha chế cocktail cơ bản, 2023.
  • Hiệp hội Bartenders Việt Nam, Hướng dẫn pha chế chuyên nghiệp, 2020.
  • Brown, T., Innovative cocktail recipes for the modern bartender, Mixology Hub, 2021.

Ahead of regulation

Why a vocational certificate matters

01

Rules are tightening

The 2025 Employment Law (in force 1 Jan 2026) requires a national vocational skills certificate for safety-sensitive occupations for the first time — the list may widen over time.

02

Star-rated hotels

Under TCVN 4391:2015, a food-and-beverage or bar supervisor needs an elementary, intermediate or college vocational qualification; holders of other certificates must complete a conversion course.

03

Hiring advantage

Holding a certificate early makes applications and promotion easier — especially for people already working who need to formalise their skills.

Beyond the certificate

A structured route to employment

  • Digital skills profile — skills profile plus practice and performance video.
  • Hiring network — bars, cafés, restaurants and hotels across Bartender.com.vn.
  • A real competition stage — referral to Saigon Bartender Connect; top learners get hiring priority.
  • Post-graduation tracking — we record the employment rate to measure the programme.
Sample bilingual elementary vocational certificate issued by Nhan Dao Vocational School
Sample elementary certificate · Vietnamese – English

Frequently asked questions

How much does Bartender cost and when does the price apply?

6.000.000₫ per learner. Tuition effective from 1 August 2026 per Notice TB-153 dated 23 July 2026 issued by Nhan Dao Vocational School.

How long is the programme?

60 hours over 5 weeks — 8h theory, 50h practice and 2h assessment, across 3 lessons.

Who can enrol?

Learners aged 15 and above, literate (able to read and write), and in good health.

What do I receive on completion?

An elementary vocational certificate issued by Nhan Dao Vocational School (Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training). Continuous assessment (regular + periodic tests) combined with a final examination on a 10-point scale. A score of 5.0 or above qualifies the learner for course completion and an elementary vocational certificate.

Can under-18s take this programme?

Practical sessions involve alcoholic beverages. Learners under 18 practise the non-alcoholic content under instructor guidance.

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