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Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
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- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Field Placement (Bartending)
FPLT1410
- Hours: 24
- Credits: 1
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- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
The World of Beer
HOSP1190
This course is designed to investigate the increasingly popular view that beer is, and should be, judged on the same level as wine. Topics will include the history of beer production, different styles of beer, the brewing process, correct storage and serving techniques for bottle and draught beer. An opportunity for beer comparison will be provided in a lab setting.
- Hours: 21
- Credits: 2
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- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Introduction to Spirits
HOSP1200
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of spirits and liquors. The correct storage, care and service of these products will be explored along with the distillation process, historical and medical properties of spirits and liquors. The significance of taste and density in the preparation of drinks will be discussed.
- Hours: 21
- Credits: 2
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- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Beverage Cost Control
HOSP1210
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
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- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $17.95
Mixology I
HOSP1235
- Hours: 35
- Credits: 2
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- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Mixology II
HOSP1300
- Hours: 35
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $35.00
Customer Service
HOSP1400
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $35.00
The World of Wine
HOSP1540
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
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- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Hospitality Certifications: SmartServe & Food Handlers
OHS1390
- Hours: 7
- Credits: 1
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- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Please note:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- Communicate effectively with customers and other staff.
- Perform beverage cost calculations.
- Perform required cash and inventory calculations.
- Maintain a high standard of sanitation and safe food handling practices.
- Prepare and serve a wide assortment of mixed drinks.
- Utilize knowledge of wines to advise customers regarding wine choices.
- Compare various types of beer.
- Apply knowledge and skills of the Smart Serve program.
- Apply the bartending knowledge & skills acquired in a practical setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of cocktail recipe development