MAST Cards: Mandatory Alcohol Server Training
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) requires a MAST card for those who serve, mix, sell, and supervise the sale of alcohol.
MAST training is available for current employees of partner employers who are also members of UNITE HERE! Local 8. See the Jobs link for the list of partner employers.
Not Sure When Your Current Card Expires?
Use this link to enter your last name and birth date to find out.
Lost Card?
You do NOT need to take the training if you have lost your card.
Use this link to learn how to replace your lost card.
In Person Training
Our in-person training is more than a requirement—it is an opportunity to learn from an industry expert. You will complete your alcohol education card in about three hours while gaining practical knowledge, asking questions, and building confidence for the job.
Our trainer has spent decades working in the hospitality industry, from behind the bar to training the next generation of bartenders. She is passionate about helping others build the skills, confidence, and professionalism needed to succeed in their careers. Her hands-on teaching style makes learning practical, engaging, and fun.
Your 2026-2027 Training Opportunities:
Tuesday, August 25, 10 am to 1 pm, Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, 705 Pike Street, Seattle
Tuesday, September 15, Time TBD, Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Seattle
Friday, October 2, 10 am to 1 pm, Union Temple, 5030 1st Ave S, Seattle
Friday, November 6, 10 am to 1 pm, Union Temple, 5030 1st Ave S, Seattle
Friday, December 4, 10 am to 1 pm, Union Temple, 5030 1st Ave S, Seattle
Friday, January 8, 10 am to 1 pm, Union Temple, 5030 1st Ave S, Seattle
Friday, February 5, 10 am to 1 pm, Union Temple, 5030 1st Ave S, Seattle
Friday, March 12, 10 am to 1 pm, Union Temple, 5030 1st Ave S, Seattle
Friday, April 2, 10 am to 1 pm, Union Temple, 5030 1st Ave S, Seattle
Friday, May 7, 10 am to 1 pm, Union Temple, 5030 1st Ave S, Seattle
Skip the hassle of online training. Complete your alcohol education card in just one three-hour class with an experienced instructor who can answer your questions in real time. No technical issues, no waiting for support, and no spending extra time trying to finish the course.
Why choose in-person training?
Finish your training in about three hours.
Learn from an experienced, engaging instructor.
Get answers to your questions right away.
Avoid Wi-Fi, login, and technical issues that can slow down online courses.
Online Training
Online training is available by request for those who cannot attend the in-person training and whose MAST card will expire within 60 days.
Once you are signed up, you have 60 days to take the Online MAST Training. Our team will ask for your birthdate when you sign up and check on your expiration date. If you are renewing your permit, the Training Program will enroll you no sooner than 60 days prior to your expiration date.
The Online MAST Training takes a minimum of three hours to complete, it may take longer.
When you log in, before you start the course you will be asked to provide your physical characteristics- this is normal and is printed on your card for identification purposes.
This course provides you with the necessary knowledge and techniques you need to be a responsible seller of alcohol. Specifically, you will learn how to protect yourself and your establishment from liability; how alcohol affects your customers; how to recognize the effects of alcohol on your customers; how to prevent customers from becoming intoxicated; how to intervene when you need to refuse a sale to someone; how to prevent and deal with disturbances; how to accurately check IDs and recognize minors; how to prevent second-party sales; and how to refuse a sale.
The Online MAST training course includes six lessons critical to responsible alcohol serving. At the end of the course, you will be provided with a final exam where you must achieve a passing score of 80% or greater. Once the course is completed, your score will be reported to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, and your Class 12 or Class 13 MAST Permit will be mailed to you upon course completion.
You can take breaks during the course and come back to complete the course.
Topics covered include: Mandatory Alcohol Server Training Program, How Alcohol Affects the Body, Minors and Liability, Apparently Intoxicated Person (AIP), Liability, and Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Regulations.
You or your employer can verify the status of your MAST permit on WSLCB's website.
You are responsible for providing your employer with your MAST permit. While the Training Program provides you with the access to the MAST training, we do not have access to your completed permit. You will need to give your employer a copy of your permit.
Eligible participants are current employees of partner employers who are also members of UNITE HERE! Local 8. See the Jobs link for the list of partner employers.