General Beverage Preparation

Name: General Beverage Preparation
Price: 6000000 VND

In short

A 60-hour programme over 5 weeks with 50 hours of practice. This is the alcohol-free module: learners master beverage machinery and tools, produce both everyday and nutritional drinks, and design a beverage menu.

Last updated: 28/07/2026

A non-alcoholic beverage counter with juicer and dispenser

General Beverage Preparation

Coffee, tea, blended drinks, smoothies, nut milks, juices and yoghurt — the full non-alcoholic range.

60hours

5weeks

8hTheory

50hPractice

2hTest

Tuition6.000.000₫ / learner

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Training objectives

Explain ingredient selection, the use of tools and machinery, and mixing techniques for each drink type.
Distinguish between non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
Describe the preparation process for general beverages.

Learning outcomes

Operate the tools and machinery used for a range of beverages.
Apply preparation techniques for everyday drinks and nutritional drinks.
Design a beverage menu.
Demonstrate responsibility, honesty and a high level of discipline.

Roles after the course

Beverage staff at cafés and hotel/restaurant bars
Self-employment or a start-up in beverage preparation and retail

Programme content

Lesson 1

Overview of general beverage preparation

04 hours

Theory 01hPractice 03h

Objectives

Describe the characteristics of non-alcoholic drinks and the role of the beverage maker.
Draw a bar-counter layout.
Ensure the safety of people and equipment.

Content

Overview of general beverage preparation
Bar-counter organisation chart
The role of the beverage maker

Lesson 2

Coffee fundamentals

11 hours

Theory 01hPractice 10h

Objectives

Understand extraction with the traditional Vietnamese phin and the espresso machine; know the recipes and ratios of common coffee drinks.
Perform phin brewing, salted-cream foaming and egg-cream whipping fluently, and operate the espresso machine and grinder.
Build the habit of precise measurement and of keeping tools and the bar area clean.

Content

In-depth theory
Recipes and practical workflow
Salted coffee and bạc xỉu

Lesson 3

Refreshment drinks

16 hours

Theory 02hPractice 13hTest 01h

Objectives

Understand base-tea characteristics, the principle of layered drinks and creaming ingredients.
Brew tea to technique, operate equipment confidently, and produce tea, blended-ice and boba drinks to standard.
Follow time and temperature procedures; maintain hygiene and safety while preparing drinks.

Content

Modern fruit drinks
Soda and mojito
Ice blended
Modern milk tea
Cream cheese foam and macchiato

Lesson 4

Nutritional and healthy drinks

13 hours

Theory 02hPractice 11h

Objectives

Understand ingredient pairing, slow-juicing technology and the properties of nuts and seeds.
Prepare and store ingredients correctly; operate juicers and blenders confidently.
Apply food-safety and hygiene rules strictly.

Content

Green smoothies
Smoothies
Nutritional nut milks

Lesson 5

Practical: juices and yoghurt

16 hours

Theory 02hPractice 13hTest 01h

Objectives

Describe the preparation process for juices and yoghurt.
Perform juice and yoghurt preparation.
Ensure the safety of people and equipment.

Content

Lemonade
Orange juice
Watermelon juice
Single-layer juice
Two-layer juice
Three-layer juice
Yoghurt drinks

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 18 August 2026 per Notice TB-170 dated 18 August 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.
Hà Nam Khánh Giao – Nguyễn Văn Bình, Giáo trình Nghiệp vụ nhà hàng, NXB Tổng hợp TP.HCM, 2021.
Brown, T., Innovative cocktail recipes for the modern bartender, Mixology Hub, 2021.

Ahead of regulation

Why a vocational certificate matters

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.

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.

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 General Beverage Preparation cost and when does the price apply?

6.000.000₫ per learner. Tuition effective from 18 August 2026 per Notice TB-170 dated 18 August 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 5 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.

In one line: General Beverage Preparation is a 60-hour programme over 5 weeks (8h theory, 50h practice, 2h assessment), tuition 6.000.000₫ / learner, awarding an elementary vocational certificate from Nhan Dao Vocational School; tuition applies from 18 August 2026.

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