Hospitality & Events

123 of Espresso Making

Gain an overview of the espresso coffee world with this hands-on workshop. Learn practical skills in how to set up, operate, and clean the grinder and espresso machine, and explore how to make a cappuccino, a latte, and a flat white. Please note this course must be completed before you advance to the 'Next step in Espresso Making' short course.

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FEES

$144.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

1 session (4 hours)

SCHEDULE

2023 Dates/Times:
- Dates and times to be advised (1 session - 4 hours)

Location: Building F, Coffee Lab.

Espresso Machine Operation

Be in high demand for your coffee skills! This skill set is for espresso machine operators who prepare and sell espresso coffee beverages in cafés, restaurants, bars, clubs, and function and event venues.

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FEES

FREE or low-fee for eligible individuals as part of government initiatives.

Government Funded $475.00
Concession $95.00
Fee For Service $1,140.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

10 sessions

SCHEDULE

- Dates/Times (Public applicants): Dates to be advised, 9am-4pm (10 sessions)
- Dates/Times (MADEC Australia applicants only): Tuesdays, from 4 October 2022, 9am to 4pm (10 sessions).

Food Handling

If you need skills and knowledge to handle food safely, this short course is for you! You will learn the basics of personal hygiene, safe food storage and handling, cross-contamination hazards, and effective cleaning and sanitisation. This course is a requirement for anyone working with food in a hospitality business, and is a nationally accredited unit.

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FEES

FREE or low-fee for eligible individuals as part of government initiatives.

Government Funded $225.00
Concession $45.00
Fee For Service $255.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

1 session (9am-4pm, or 1pm-7pm dependent on course date selected)

SCHEDULE

2023 Dates/Times:
- Dates and times to be advised (1 session, 9am-4pm, or 1pm-7pm dependent on course date selected)

Venue: The Valleys Restaurant, Building G

Hospitality Skills Short Course

This hands-on short course is designed to equip you with the in-demand skills to work in the Hospitality industry, which may include in cafés, restaurants, bars, clubs, and function and event venues! You will learn espresso skills and food hygiene skills for work as a Barista who prepares and sell espresso coffee beverages. You will also gain customer service skills and learn how to process financial transactions whilst operating cafe pop-ups from our coffee lab and restaurant. You will also complete face-to-face Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training (Victoria).

Optional Industry Placement

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FEES

Government Funded $315.00
Concession $63.00
Fee For Service $1,260.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

15 sessions over 5 weeks

SCHEDULE

2023: Dates to be advised

Next Step in Espresso Making

With the basics established from your knowledge gained in '123 of Espresso Making', you will now focus on recognising quality espresso extraction and the techniques of texturing milk. This day will give you the time to practise and gain skills to start working in the coffee industry.

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FEES

$200.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

1 day (4 hours)

SCHEDULE

Date/Time: To be advised, 9.30am-4pm (1 session)
Venue: Building F, Coffee Lab.
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Responsible Service of Alcohol

The Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) is required for all liquor licensees and bar staff, and those involved in the serving, selling and supply of alcohol in Victoria. This program gives you the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to a safe, enjoyable environment in licensed premises. **Please note: this course requires an additional 4-6 hours of online pre-reading and assessment that MUST be completed prior to 4 hours of on-campus attendance.**

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FEES

FREE or low-fee for eligible individuals as part of government initiatives.

Government Funded $80.00
Concession $16.00
Fee For Service $140.00

DELIVERY METHOD

Blended

DURATION

1 session + additional 4-6 hours online pre-course work

SCHEDULE

2023 Dates/times to be advised (1 session + additional 4-6 hours online pre-course work)

Please note: this course requires an additional 4-6 hours of online pre-reading and assessment that MUST be completed prior to 4 hours of on-campus attendance.

Venue: Building G, The Valleys Restaurant.

Hospitality & Events

SHORT COURSES

Hospitality students learning the art of non-alcoholic beverages

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