Hospitality, Food & Tourism
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a certified food-safety manager and industry professional. Study draft only.
Bartending & Beverage
1–3 mo full-time · 450 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-26): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, sanitation, and PPEapplied math for bartending and bar operationsprofessional communication and career readinessmixology techniques and classic and contemporary cocktail preparationwine and spirits product knowledgeresponsible alcohol service and intervention skillsbar cost control, pricing, and inventory basicscapstone project integrating program skillsexternship and worksite placement in a live bar or hospitality settingpreparation for TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol, and WSET Level 1–2 certification exams
Course & assessment plan
8 courses · 450 clock hours · tuition $4,180 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| ServSafe Alcohol | Industry certification | National Restaurant Association |
| TIPS | Industry certification | Health Communications, Inc. |
| WSET L1-2 | Industry certification | Wine & Spirit Education Trust |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Kitchen & Bar: Baking & Pastry → Culinary Arts → Bartending & Beverage → Restaurant Management
