Academy Cafe Skills
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
UCOL
A practical, secondary-school focused introduction to hospitality and cafe skills, covering food safety, barista work, customer service, baking, and kitchen operations.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 35 weeks
This course requires 6 hours per week
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Apply food safety methods
Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision.
Master baking fundamentals
Cook food items by baking and present finished products.
Perform cafe counter service
Provide cafe counter service in a hospitality establishment.
What You're Signing Up For
Join the UCOL Academy Cafe Skills course to experience the fast-paced hospitality industry while still in secondary school. This Level 2 programme gives learners the opportunity to develop key technical and customer service skills for cafes, restaurants, bars, and catering, working towards NCEA Level 2 while gaining hands-on experience in food preparation, baking, barista practice, and front-of-house service.
Course Content
- Food safety methods in a food business (Unit Standard 167)
- Baking food items (Unit Standard 13272)
- Cafe counter service (Unit Standard 14441)
- Commercial espresso coffee equipment and beverage preparation (Unit Standard 17285)
- Preparing and presenting basic sandwiches (Unit Standard 13281)
- Preparing and presenting salads (Unit Standard 13283)
- Fruit and vegetable preparation in a commercial kitchen (Unit Standard 13280)
- Customer service
- Working in commercial kitchens
What you need to know first
Year 11–13 secondary school learner (NZ citizen/permanent resident or hold applicable visa allowing school enrolment)
Application through participating school, in partnership with parents/caregivers
Recommended school subjects: Home Economics, Technology, English
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food and Beverage
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in cafes, restaurants, or catering businesses
Barista or front-of-house assistant
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