Hospitality Short Courses
These short courses are designed to develop skills, and knowledge
in the hospitality industry. All courses are run depending on interest/demand.
Courses are held at Drysdale, Hobart, Devonport and Launceston
Campuses or on-site delivery. Click here for details regarding campus
locations.
Introduction to Bars and Service of Drinks
Develop a basic awareness and understanding of bar service, job functions and career paths available within the hospitality industry and gain skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- essential customer service skills
- pouring beers
- preparing mixed drinks
- mix non-alcoholic drinks
- basic cellar skills
- overview of responsible service of alcohol (this is not the Responsible Service of Alcohol course)
- occupational health and safety
Entry Requirements: Nil
Duration: Varies by region
Campus: Hobart, Launceston and Devonport
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| HOBART |
2008 Dates:
4 evenings (Monday to Thursday) - 6pm to 10pm
Cost: $250
- 6 - 9 October - FULL
- 3 - 6 November
- 17 - 20 November
- 1 - 4 December
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| LAUNCESTON - Bar Operations |
Fees include: RSA, Waiters Friend, Apron, Polo Top and Jigger
2008 Dates:
Evening - 6 weeks - 3 nights per week - 6pm to 9pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (plus 2 Fridays - 4pm to 8.30pm)
Day - 2 weeks - Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm
(plus 2 Fridays - 4pm to 8.30pm)
Cost: Full Fees $257 Concession $116.60
- 18 August - 19 September - EVENING
- 15 September - 31 October - EVENING
- 27 October - 1 December - EVENING
- 25 November - 5 December - DAY
- 9 December - 19 December - DAY
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| DEVONPORT - Bar Operations |
2008 Dates:
Evening - 2 nights per week - 6pm to 9pm, Wednesday & Thursday
Cost: Full Fees $200 (no concession)
- 30 October - 13 November 2008
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
Bookings can be made over the phone by providing your name, address, phone number, date of birth and credit card details.
Nationally accredited, this course gives an overview of a server’s legal responsibility, liability and duty of care to patrons. A legal requirement to work with alcohol products in the hospitality industry.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Cost:
$79
Campus: Statewide - day or evening
Monday (NIGHT)
5:30pm - 10:00pm |
Tuesday (DAY)
9:30am - 3:30pm |
Wednesday (DAY)
9:30am - 3:30pm |
Wednesday (NIGHT)
5:30pm - 10:00pm |
| 10 November - FULL |
11 November - FULL |
19 November - FULL |
26 November - CANCELLED |
| 1 December |
2 December |
10 December |
10 December - CANCELLED |
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Huonville - HuonLinc, 1 Skinner Drive
Monday, 6 October 2008 - 10am to 4pm
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| LAUNCESTON |
| 9am - 1pm |
1pm - 5 pm |
6pm - 10 pm |
| Wednesday, 26 November - FULL |
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Monday, 10 November - FULL |
| Wednesday, 10 December |
Tuesday, 9 December |
Wednesday, 17 December |
| Monday, 15 December |
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| DEVONPORT |
| Monday evenings (5.30pm - 10pm) |
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Monday, 25 August |
Monday, 6 October - FULL |
Monday, 10 November |
Monday, 8 December |
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| Monday evenings (5.30pm to 10pm) |
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| SMITHTON |
To be advised |
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| STRAHAN |
| Wednesday (10am - 3.30pm) |
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Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee/Espresso Operator
Gain skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- history and production of coffee
- choosing coffee
- grinding and roasting
- perfect milk frothing
- understanding the machine and grinder
- espresso coffee beverages
Entry Requirements: Nil
Duration:
Hobart & Devonport:
4 - 6 hours
Launceston: 5 evenings
Outcome: Statement fo Attendance
Campus: Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Smithton, Queenstown & Strahan.
Payment confirms your enrolment in the course.
| HOBART - 2008 |
Cost: $120 (no concessions) |
Classes held Monday and Wednesday evenings.
(6pm - 9pm) |
Classes held Wednesdays
(9am - 3pm) |
3 & 5 November |
17 & 19 November |
12 November - FULL |
1 & 3 December |
15 & 17 December - CANCELLED |
10 December - FULL |
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| LAUNCESTON - 2008 |
Cost: Full Fee: $103.75, Concession: $51.25
Duration: Evening (5 x 3 hour sessions)
Fee includes : Barista -A Guide to Espresso Coffee and the unit Follow Workplace Hygiene
Wednesday Evenings from 6pm - 9pm
29 October - 26 November 2008
Wednesday & Thursday - 6pm to 9pm
3, 10, 11, 17, 18 December 2008
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| DEVONPORT - 2008 |
Cost: $120
Duration: Evening (2 x 3 hour sessions)
Monday and Tuesday Evenings from 6pm - 9pm
10 & 11 November 2008
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| QUEENSTOWN / STRAHAN |
Cost: $120
Duration: Day (1 x 6 hour sessions) - 10am to 3.30pm
To be advised
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| SMITHTON |
Cost: $120
Duration: Day (1 x 6 hour sessions) - Tuesday (9am - 4pm)
To be advised
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Evaluate Wine (Standard)
This program is suited for restaurant/cafe, bottle shop and bar staff that wish to upgrade their skills and qualifications. The course deals with developing wine knowledge and examining evaluation skills. Tasting a variety of wines is incorporated in the program.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Hobart
See attached wine calendar information
Evaluate Wine (Advanced)
If you are a wine enthusiast or you want to further your career in the hospitality industry, then this is the course that will teach what you need to know. You will reach an advanced understanding in wine evaluation through the ability to identify specific wines and their characteristics. You will also be able to identify wine faults. In this course Australian style wines are compared to world wines.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Hobart
See attached wine calendar information
Senior First Aid (Workplace Level 2)
This nationally accredited course covers all the critical, basic first aid and is a practically orientated program. It is the flagship St John Ambulance course designed to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes deemed necessary for giving competent care to the ill and injured until medical aid arrives. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
Cost: $80 per person (no concession)
Campus: Drysdale Institute, 59 Collins Street, Hobart
Bookings and Enquiries: Jane Dickie (03) 6233 7150
2008 Dates for Day course.
Gaming Operations (Gaming Units)
The gaming program provides basic skills training in TOTE and Keno sectors. Applications for a Gaming Licence may be made after successful completion of Gaming units. Successful completion of this course provides graduates with the skills and knowledge required to work in the gaming sector of hotels, clubs etc at the Senior Writers Level.
Includes:
- Attend Gaming Machines
- Operate a TOTE/TAB Outlet
- Conduct a Keno Game
- Provide Responsible Gambling Service
- Process Financial Transactions
Entry Requirements: Nil
Duration:
Hobart:
2 week full-time, Monday - Friday
Devonport: 1 week full-time, Monday - Friday
Cost: Full Fees $440 Concession $346.66
Campus: Hobart & Devonport
Provide Responsible Gaming Services
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to satisfy the relevant State/Territory legislative requirements and codes of practice to provide responsible gambling services and to provide information and assistance to customers.
The term 'Responsible Service of gambling' may vary from State to State and may also be referred to as Responsible Service of Gaming (RSG) or Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG).
Hobart:
More information and dates are available in our Brochure.
Launceston:
Entry Requirements: Nil
Duration: 2 hours, Evenings (6 - 8 pm)
Cost: Full Fees $17.50, Concession $5.85
Campus: Drysdale Campus, Launceston
Launceston - 2008 Dates
- 14 October - 6pm to 8pm
- 17 November - 6pm to 8pm
- 3 December - 10am to 12noon
- 17 December - 10am to 12 noon
Devonport
A course will be run in November 2008 - Date to be advised.
Bar Operations
Entry Requirements: Nil
Dates: 10 - 28 November 2008
Duration: 2 weeks - Monday to Friday, 9am to 3.30pm
Cost: Full Fees $157.50, Concession $52.49
Campus: Devonport
Night Club Operations
The night club program provides practical experience behind the bar in difficult situations in a fast paced environment.
Units of Study:
- THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures
- THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures
- THHBFB09B Provide responsible service of alcohol
- THHADFB03B Prepare and serve cocktails
- THHBFB00B Clean and tidy bar areas
- THHGFA01B Process financial transactions
- THHBFB01B *Operate a bar
*Work experience forms part of the assessment for the Operate a Bar unit.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Duration: 4 weeks - Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm
Cost: To be advised
Campus: Hobart
Bottle Shop Operations
The bottle shop program provides practical experience in retail liquor sales and liquor presentation.
Units of Study:
- THHBFB09B Provide responsible service of alcohol
- THHBFB06B Complete retail liquor sales
- THHGFA01B Process financial transactions
- THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures
- THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures
- THHGGA06B Receive and store stock
- THHBFB04B Provide table service of alcoholic beverages (product & stock knowledge)
Entry Requirements: Nil
Duration: 4 weeks - Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm
Cost: To be advised
Campus: Hobart
Bar Bistro
The bar bistro program provides practical experience in basic bar and food service.
Units of Study:
- THHBFB09B Provide responsible service of alcohol
- THHGFA01B Process financial transactions
- THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures
- THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures
- THHBFB00B Clean and tidy bar areas
- THHBFB01B *Operate a bar
*Work experience forms part of the assessment for the Operate a Bar unit.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Duration: 4 weeks - Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm
Cost: To be advised
Campus: Hobart
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
For more information please contact:
Hobart: Hospitality South Enquiries
Launceston: Drysdale Administration
Devonport: drysdalenw@tafe.tas.edu.au
Or call the TAFE Tasmania HOTLINE: 1300 655 307
Last Updated
Monday, 17 November 2008 (M)
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