Ontario College Certificate program offers professional five-star service training for bartenders entering the food and beverage service sector of the hospitality industry. There is a constant demand from licensed establishments for qualified and professional bartenders. Students learn the principles and practices of sound bar management. The principles of bartending are reinforced by hands-on exp
erience in the Algonquin Campus bar laboratory and in established bars, restaurants and nightclubs within the Ottawa community. The program includes Smart Serve certification that is a mandatory requirement for those serving alcohol in licensed establishments in Ontario. This program is part of Algonquin's mobile learning initiative. All students entering into the program are expected to have and use a laptop or mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements as designated by the program. Students in mobile learning programs will use their devices to enhance their learning experience, obtain and work with course materials, participate in collaborative and mlearning environments and become skilled, confident users of the technologies used within an educational environment and workplace. Hardware and software specifications are outlined at http://mlearning.algonquincollege.com. Computers and supplies can be purchased directly from Algonquin's New Technology Store at educational rates. SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
Enjoy the nightclub, hotel beverage and restaurant industry. Are passionate about travelling while working on a cruise ship or at a resort. Seek to share their unique creations in a social environment. Are eager to network and share creative promotional ideas. Possess strong interpersonal and social skills.
