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ABOUT WSET
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is an awarding body and registered charity devoted to the development and delivery of qualifications and courses in spirits, and we are so proud to be an APP (Approved Program Provider)The WSET Award is accredited as an awarding body by Ofqual (UK Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), is a member of FAB (Federation of Awarding Bodies) Our mission is to provide accessible, 'best-in-class' education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s spirit professionals and enthusiasts.
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ABOUT WFA
The WFA is an association dedicated to flair bartending, bringing together bartenders from all sides of the globe and creating professional standards for flair worldwide.With over 8,000 members worldwide (more than 100 countries). A WFA Grade is a measure of the practical skills possessed by a bartender. Each grade is signified by different colours starting with white and progressing through 4 assessed grades, 4 competition grades and 3 world championship grades the highest of which is gold.
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Yellow Level
THE WFA GRADINGS TESTED GRADESThis is the starting point for many professional bartenders, establishing a foundation of practical bartending skills on which to build and grow. To earn an Assessed Grade, the bartender will need to pass a Grading Test demonstrating their skill and proficiency across the following 3 modules:
FREE POURING
Accurately free-pour the 2 most common measures (single/double shot) with either hand, using a bounce pour technique and additionally whilst performing a basic flair move.SPEED MIXING
Produce 2 classic cocktails to specification in a target time of 1 minute.FLAIR BARTENDING
Demonstrate 21 basic flair moves whilst producing the same 2 classic cocktails to specification within a target time of 3 minutes.
What will I get at the end of the course? An internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates professional knowledge and skill in flair bartending.
Digital badge on WFA website, certificate and cocktail shaker awarded for each grade.
Watch the video above to see the Flair Routine that this course will teach you to replicate!
Duration
2 Days
10am-3pm
(10 hours)
Orange Level
THE WFA GRADINGS TESTED GRADESThis is the second assessed grades
To earn an Assessed Grade, the bartender will need to pass a Grading Test demonstrating their skill and proficiency across the following 3 modules:
FREE POURINGAccurately free-pour 4 different measures with both hands, perform a chase pour (simultaneously pour different measures from each hand) and then execute a flair pour. SPEED MIXING Produce 3 classic cocktails to specification within a target time of 2 minutes.FLAIR BARTENDINGDemonstrate 26 specified flair moves whilst producing 2 classic cocktails to specification within a target time of 4 minutes.
What will I get at the end of the course? An internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates professional knowledge and skill in bartending.Digital badge on WFA website, certificate and cocktail shaker awarded for each grade.
Do I need a Yellow level prior to the Orange?
Yes! You must complete the Yellow level to progress to the Orange.
Watch the video above to see the Flair Routine that this course will teach you to replicate!
Duration
2 Days
10am-3pm
(10 hours)
Green Level
THE WFA GRADINGS TESTED GRADES
This is the third assessed grade.
To earn an Assessed Grade, the bartender will need to complete a Grade Test demonstrating their skill and proficiency across the following 3 modules:
FREE POURING
Accurately free-pour different measures from each hand whilst holding multiple objects and then using a Store & Pour. Perform scales (both hands simultaneously), complete a cross pour and finally execute a flair pour.
SPEED MIXING
Produce 4 classic cocktails to specification within a target time of 3 minutes.
FLAIR BARTENDING
Demonstrate 27 compulsory flair moves whilst producing 3 classic cocktails to specification within a target time of 5 minutes.
What will I get at the end of the course?
An internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates professional knowledge and skill in bartending
Digital badge on WFA website, certificate and cocktail shaker awarded for each grade.
Do I need an Orange Level prior to the Green?Yes! You must complete the Orange level to progress to the Green.
Watch the video above to see the Flair Routine that this course will teach you to replicate!
Duration
3 Days
3pm-8pm
(15 hours)