Hospitality (STAR)
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
SIT
A foundation STAR course for NZ secondary school students to develop practical hospitality service skills, including table service, beverage preparation, and barista techniques in a campus café setting.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
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Develop table service skills
Students will learn to prepare and clear areas for table service and provide professional table service in hospitality settings.
Prepare hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages
Gain practical experience in making a range of hot and cold drinks suitable for commercial environments.
Barista and coffee knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origins and equipment, and develop foundational barista skills including espresso, pressed, and filter coffee preparation.
What You're Signing Up For
This STAR course provides NZ secondary school students with hands-on experience in hospitality service, focusing on table service, hot and cold non-alcoholic beverage preparation, espresso beverage making, and understanding coffee origin. Training is held in a campus café setting to prepare students for future employment in the hospitality industry.
Course Content
- Prepare and serve hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks for a commercial hospitality establishment
- Prepare and clear areas for table service in a commercial hospitality establishment
- Provide table service for a commercial hospitality establishment
- Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production
- Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision
- Prepare and present pressed coffee for service
- Prepare and present filter coffee for service
- Prepare and present espresso beverages for service
What you need to know first
Only available to NZ secondary school students via school STAR/Gateway coordinator application
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level employment in hospitality and café service roles
Barista/Café assistant positions
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