Hospitality (Queenstown campus) – STAR Course
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
SIT
A foundation STAR course for NZ secondary school students interested in gaining practical hospitality and barista skills, with a focus on coffee knowledge and espresso preparation.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Queenstown, Queenstown
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Understand coffee origin and production
Gain knowledge of where coffee comes from and the factors involved in its production, as covered in US17284.
Prepare and serve espresso beverages
Develop practical skills in preparing and presenting espresso-based beverages for service, as covered in US17288.
What You're Signing Up For
This STAR-funded foundation course is designed for secondary school students considering future employment in hospitality. Based at SIT's Queenstown campus, it covers essential knowledge and skills for working in cafés or restaurants, including coffee origin and production, and hands-on preparation and service of espresso beverages.
Course Content
- US17284: Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production
- US17288: Prepare and present espresso beverages for service
What you need to know first
Must be a NZ secondary school student eligible under the STAR scheme
Application must be made by the school's nominated STAR / Gateway Co-ordinator
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
Barista
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in cafés, restaurants, and hospitality venues
Barista assistant
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