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Professional Bartending College School of Wisconsin

739 S. 108^th St. West Allis, WI 53214

1-800-BARTEND/ 262-BARTEND/ 414-302-5050/ www.icanbartend.com  

published 4-19-06

1.    Mission Statement: The intense 30-hour course will give you the knowledge, hands-on experience and confidence to work in the fast paced world of bartending. Our instructors with their distinct methods of teaching and commitment to student’s success have trained thousands of bartenders, bar managers & owners since 1974.

2.    Bartending Course: Students only requirement is they must be 18 years old to start the bartending course. No High School diploma, GED, or other training is required. After filling out the enrollment form and making their initial or full payment ($199.00), which includes the $39.00 manual, a student typically signs class attendance sheet and enters the bar area. All the bottles at the workstations and the back bar are filled with colored water and are the best way to train a new bartender. The required manual ($39.00) contains hundreds of drink recipes and are demonstrated how to make the drinks. The students then come behind the bar and make all the drinks while the instructor critiques, quizzes and helps them practice. The course is broken up into nine, one and a half hour classes that can be taken in any order. They are:  1.  Two Liquor  2.  Highballs and Juices  3. Sours   4. Cream Drinks  5. Cocktails   6. Back Bar   7. Exotics and Garnishes   8. Hot Drinks, Wines and Beer  9. Shooters, also the students are required to spend 13 ˝ hours practicing what they have learned in the 9 drink classes. Also, the Responsible Beverage Certification Program, which will take 3-4 hours ($50.00) must be completed to enable the student to apply for a bartenders license. Students take the classes at their own pace, usually 2 weeks to finish the course, but this make take some students longer. Optional refresher courses, advanced training, employment advisory services, which is available for an extra $100.00 for each option chose. Drink Cards ($13.00), Shooters Book ($15.00) and a Mix Kit ($40.00); all of these are optional.

3.    Refund Policy: The student will receive a full refund of all money paid if the student cancels within a three-business-day cancellation period. A student who withdraws or is dismissed after attending at least one class, but before completing 60% of the instruction in the current enrollment period, is entitled to a pro rata refund as follows: 

 after completion of at least       but prior to completion of            the refund will be

                                               the first day of class                         100%

      1 unit/class                        10% of the program                           90%

      10%                                  20% of the program                           80%

      20%                                  30% of the program                           70%

      30%                                  40% of the program                           60%

      40%                                  50% of the program                           50%

      50%                                  60% of the program                           40%

      60%                                                                                      no refund

As part of this policy, the school will retain a one-time application fee of no more than $100. The school will make every effort to refund prepaid amounts for books, supplies and other charges. A student will receive the refund within 40 days of the termination date. If a student withdraws after completing 60% of the instruction, and the withdrawal is due to mitigating circumstances beyond the student’s control, the school will refund a pro rata amount.

4.    Examination: The Final Exam: A written, closed book exam, with 104 questions, worth 116 points. An 80% must be achieved to pass the exam. The exam can only be taken twice within the same day, but may be taken as many times as the student wishes. Instructors work with the students so virtually everyone can pass the course.

5.    Hours: The Bartending College is open six days a week, and is closed on Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years. The times are Monday-Thursday 12:30p.m.-9:30p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-5:00.pm. There is no “semester” or new sessions. You pick and choose which class that you want to start with, take next and end with. The student may come and go as it meets their schedule and as long as it meets to which program that they choose to sign up with and follow. If the student is running late for class, call and we will try to accommodate you.

6.   Staff & Ownership: Kelly Abfall owns the Bartending College. The Bartending College is approved to operate by the State of Wisconsin, Education Approval Board and to offer a Bartending Course and Responsible Beverage Certification Course.  Although our name is the Bartending College, courses are not transferable or similar to traditional two or four year universities.

7.    Personnel: Kelly Abfall has 15 years of business management experience. Bob Fugger, Larry VanDenEng and Eric Forrestal are instructors. 

8.    Admissions: There are no entrance requirements, or probation period. A student just needs to desire to be a bartender and to be 18 years old. A student is admitted when they pay and a school official signs the enrollment form.

9.    Student Records: Are kept at the school for an indefinite period of time, however the student is fully responsible for keeping their own certificate or diploma. Duplicates may be issued for a $10 document fee.  Student information is considered confidential, except for what is required for government agencies to oversee the school.

10.  Students Conduct: Students must behave in a responsible manner when taking the course, and the Bartending College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not behave properly. The student may appeal the dismissal, in writing and present to school officials.

11.  Attendance: Attendance is required to take the final exam. A sign in sheet verifies attendance. If a student cannot make a class session, that session may be made up at another time. There is no credit given to students for previous work or schooling. We are not presently approved for GI benefits. The student is responsible for attending all the classes. The workbook has a place to check any class that they have completed. A student may stop or start, mix or match the classes as long as they complete all ten. If a student is running late for class, call and we will try to accommodate you.

12.  Payment Plans: The student may make a maximum of three installment payments. These payments can be made with cash, credit card, debit card, or checks. There are no Grants, Loans, or financial aid available.

13.  Dress/Grievance: Students can dress casually and for the weather. Any grievances with the Bartending College or its staff can be made in writing and be given to any school official at any time during business hours. If the student feels the need to talk right away, just talk to one of the school officials at the Bartending College, and they will pass along the concern to the proper authorities. If you grievance is not handled to your satisfaction, you can call the Education Approval Board for the State of Wisconsin at 1-608-266-1996.

14.  Official & Unofficial Request To Withdraw: A student may officially withdraw from the program by submitting a written request in person or through the mail to the Bartending College. For the regular bartending course, if a student does not show up or call within three (3) days of their originally scheduled start date, or if a student attends one class and then does not show up or call for three (3) consecutive class days, we will immediately attempt to make contact with the student at the student’s phone number as recorded in the student’s file. If the student cannot be reached that same day, or if the student indicates they will not returning, this will be determined to be an unofficial withdrawal. In this case, a refund will be issued in accordance with the refund policy as stated in this catalog. Any refund due will be sent to the student’s last known address, within 40 days of the unofficial withdrawal date. 

15.  Employment Advisory Services: The Employment Advisory Service Register is a record of each student graduating from the Bartending College Course. The register prompts the student for answers to the employment questions: date, name, phone numbers, actively searching, location, and type of establishment that they are looking for. Students should inform the school when they have secured a job. The instructors may advise the student on interview techniques, appropriate dress, or give ideas where the student might want to work.

16.  Facilities: There are six bar stations for students to practice with. Along with glassware, garnishes, bar maid, sinks, ice machine, practice flare bottles and bar rags. There is a bathroom for all to use and a telephone if needed. This is a non-smoking facility.  It is asked that if you must smoke, please do so outside.