Over the last three Fridays, our VCAL students participated in two courses provided by Shortcourse Australia.

The short courses aim to provide students with transferrable skills they can use in the workplace, specifically in hospitality, and assist them in finding employment whilst they are at school.

The first week the students completed their Food Safety Certificate where they learned about the importance of food hygiene for an individual and in a workplace.

In the second week, the students completed a barista course. Students learned all things about coffee and then how to make various coffees, including flat whites, lattes and cappuccinos. This would enable students to work in places such as cafes and restaurants.

In the third week the students made non-alcoholic drinks, where they learned what glasses are used and different mixes used in various drinks. This course is intended for the students to learn skills they can use if employed in the hospitality environment.

The students enjoyed the ‘hands on’ experience and working together in teams to produce some quality products.

We look forward to the first aid course next term.