Short Courses
Hospitality courses are delivered by our sister school National Technology Institute
The following programmes are available as part-time and / or evening short courses, and are designed to help candidates develop their skills in hospitality. The flexible timetable and regular intakes give students the chance to attend in their free time. These programmes are approved and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI).
Certificate of Achievement in Barista
This Barista Certificate gives candidates a comprehensive knowledge of barista skills. The course covers the history and evolution of coffee, espresso technology, and recipes requested in today’s café society. Students gain practical experience using a commercial espresso machine.
Certificate of Achievement in Customer Service
This course looks at what it means to offer great customer service, both from a customer’s and an employer’s perspective.
Certificate of Achievement in Food Safety
Students gain the basic knowledge and skills that are needed to work safely with food.
Certificate of Achievement in Hospitality Operations
Candidates gain a thorough understanding of hospitality core skills such as occupational safety, working as part of a team and understanding employment relations.
Certificate of Achievement in Host Responsibility
This course gives candidates a comprehensive appreciation of the responsibilities a server of alcohol has.
Certificate of Achievement in Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ)
This course covers the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 as amended, host responsibility, and also the application of skills for a Licence Controller.
The duration of these part-time courses is usually from 2 to 6 weeks. Flexible intake options are available, and courses are held during the day and evenings throughout the year.
Please contact us for intake dates.
