Cafe Skills

Course Outline

This 100-hour Elective Stage 5 course offers a Statement of Attainment towards a national qualification, engaging content and relevancy to the Stage 6 Hospitality course.

This microcredential offers a pathway to explore a career as a hospitality worker in settings such as restaurants, cafes, and event venues. It reflects the role of front-line hospitality professionals, who perform a range of activities and functions within the hospitality industry.

Students will receive a Statement of Attainment in SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality.

This is a school-developed courses and is not NESA-accredited. It will not appear on the RoSA.

Please note: Cafe Skills is only on offer as a Year 10 elective.

Cost

$260 which includes the Barista qualification training with North Coast Community College $175 (usually $220)

Course Content

Units of competency:

SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee

SITHFAB027 - Serve food and beverage

SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

Why Choose Cafe Skills?

Connections to Career Pathways

Real World Connection

Individuals wishing to undertake this qualification should have a keen interest in the hospitality industry, with a particular focus on roles related to coffee, food, and beverage service.

Hospitality workers in this field are responsible for providing exceptional service to guests in settings such as restaurants, cafes, and event venues. They assist customers with menu selections, prepare and serve food and beverages, and ensure a pleasant dining experience. They may also manage inventory, handle transactions, and maintain cleanliness and organization in service areas. Additionally, they are trained to handle special requests and address any issues that arise, contributing to the overall satisfaction of patrons and enhancing the reputation of their establishment

Personal Attributes

Neat personal appearance
A high level of personal hygiene
Good communication skills
Good memory
Polite and patient
Friendly and efficient
Enjoy working with people
Able to work as part of a team

Student Learning

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, students learn to:

Gain skills with espresso-making fundamentals
Provide customer service in a simulated café environment
Follow workplace food safety procedures and hygiene practices
Identify and control food hazards
Report hygiene and food contamination risks
Work to industry cleaning and sanitising standards.

This course is competency based and the student’s performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include:

Observation
Student demonstration
Questioning
Written tasks

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