Certificate in Bar Service (Level 3)
Food & Beverage
A course by
Lifeskills
A practical qualification for those seeking skills and employment in licensed bar or club settings, covering beverage service, food safety, and hospitality standards.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Henderson, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 months
This course requires 12 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Deliver basic service in a licensed bar or club
Apply standards of professional practice to provide basic food and beverage service to customers in a licensed premises.
Work safely and responsibly
Demonstrate knowledge of food safety, health and safety legislation, and responsible alcohol service in accordance with regulations relevant to hospitality environments.
Communicate effectively in hospitality settings
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in Bar Service (Level 3) is designed to provide a credential for individuals aiming to work as service personnel in licensed bars or clubs. The programme covers professional practices for basic food and beverage service, responsible alcohol service, key health and safety legislation, and workplace readiness in a bar context. Graduates are equipped to operate effectively in food and beverage roles within licensed premises, with skills in communication, sales, and product knowledge.
Course Content
- Food safety practices
- Health and Safety and Security Practices
- Workplace communication
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Code of conduct and Time management
- Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
- Sale and Supply of Alcohol Regulations 2013
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Preparation and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Server responsibilities and responsible drinking environment
- Product knowledge and communication skills for hospitality sales and service
- Knowledge of viticulture for customer queries
What you need to know first
Students must be 18 years or over; students 16-17 years require parental consent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food and Beverage
Licensed Bar/Club Sector
Future employment opportunities might be
Bar waiter
Bar attendant
Barback