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Barista 101

2 Days (9am-3pm)

NZQA Level 2, NZQA Level 3

Groups Only

Discover the art and science of coffee.

A practical, two-day introduction to barista work — covering everything from coffee origins and bean production to espresso preparation and milk texturing. Learners gain hands-on experience producing quality drinks while building industry knowledge and confidence.

$300 excl GST pp

17285 | 4 credits
(level 2)
Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision

17284 | 3 credits
(level 3)
Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production

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Comprehensive Food Safety

1 Day (9am-3:30pm)

Groups Only

Essential knowledge for anyone managing or supervising food operations.

This course builds understanding of Food Control Plans, hazard management, and compliance requirements. Learners develop the skills to maintain safe, hygienic workplaces and confidently meet New Zealand’s food-safety standards — applicable across cafés, restaurants, and community kitchens.

$160 excl GST pp

Optional NZQA units available
- ($30 per unit add-on)

20666 | 2 credits
Demonstrate basic knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business

167 | 4 credits
Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision

168 | 4 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards, and control methods used in a food business

Face-to-face

Comprehensive Food Safety

1 Day (9am-3:30pm)

Groups Only

Essential knowledge for anyone managing or supervising food operations.

This course builds understanding of Food Control Plans, hazard management, and compliance requirements. Learners develop the skills to maintain safe, hygienic workplaces and confidently meet New Zealand’s food-safety standards — applicable across cafés, restaurants, and community kitchens.

$165 excl GST pp

Optional NZQA units available
- ($30 per unit add-on)

20666 | 2 credits
Demonstrate basic knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business

167 | 4 credits
Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision

168 | 4 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards, and control methods used in a food business

Correspondence (Online)

Comprehensive Food Safety

Self-Paced*

Groups Only

Essential knowledge for anyone managing or supervising food operations.

This course builds understanding of Food Control Plans, hazard management, and compliance requirements. Learners develop the skills to maintain safe, hygienic workplaces and confidently meet New Zealand’s food-safety standards — applicable across cafés, restaurants, and community kitchens.

NB: Self-Paced
All student learning and assessment material online with 8-weeks to successfully complete

$130 excl GST

Optional NZQA units available
- ($30 per unit add-on)

NZQA units Included:
20666 | 2 credits
Demonstrate basic knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business

167 | 4 credits
Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision

168 | 4 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards, and control methods used in a food business

Correspondence (Online)

Health & Safety Reps Course

Self-Paced - 8 weeks

NZQA Level 3

Groups Only

People who attend this course will learn how to:
− Explain the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its Regulations;
− Explain the role of a Health and Safety Representative as an advocate for workers;
− Identify the obligations of a PCBU and WorkSafe New Zealand towards the Health and Safety Representative;
− Describe the risk management process and the importance of communication with workers and management;
− Describe the purpose, procedures and obligations applicable to a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN); and
− Describe the rights and process for ceasing unsafe work.

$295 excl GST pp

NZQA unit 29315 v2 | L3 Cr 2
Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace Health / Occupational Health and Safety / Occupational Health and Safety Practice

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Health & Safety Reps Course

1 Day (9am-4pm with Assessment completed after the course)

NZQA Level 3

Groups Only

People who attend this course will learn how to:
− Explain the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its Regulations;
− Explain the role of a Health and Safety Representative as an advocate for workers;
− Identify the obligations of a PCBU and WorkSafe New Zealand towards the Health and Safety Representative;
− Describe the risk management process and the importance of communication with workers and management;
− Describe the purpose, procedures and obligations applicable to a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN); and
− Describe the rights and process for ceasing unsafe work.

$295 excl GST pp

NZQA unit 29315 v2 | L3 Cr 2
Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace Health / Occupational Health and Safety / Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Correspondence (Online)

Health & Safety Risk Assessment

Self-Paced - 8 weeks

NZQA Level 3

Groups Only

People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the principles of health and safety risk assessment and apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry good practice.

$295 excl GST pp

NZQA unit 30265 v2 | L3 Cr 8
Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role

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Health & Safety Risk Assessment

1 Day (9am-4pm with Assessment completed after the course)

NZQA Level 3

Groups Only

People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the principles of health and safety risk assessment and apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry good practice.

$295 excl GST pp

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NZQA unit 30265 v2 | L3 Cr 8
Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role

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Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ)

1 Day (9am-4pm)*

NZQA Level 4

Groups Only

Your complete LCQ training solution.

This course delivers all knowledge required for the Licence Controller Qualification, including host responsibility and legal compliance under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Led by industry-expert tutors who share real-world insights, it’s a must for anyone progressing toward a Duty Manager’s Certificate.

* 1 day Prerequisite
This includes completing our Pre Assessment Project (PAP) prior to attending

$180 exc GST pp

NZQA unit 4646 v10 | L4 Cr2
Demonstrate knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and its implications for licensed premises

NZQA unit 16705 v6 | L4 Cr3
Demonstrate knowledge of host responsibility requirements as a duty manager of licensed premises

Correspondence (Online)

Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ)

Self-Paced - 8 weeks

NZQA Level 4

Groups Only

Your complete LCQ training solution.

This course delivers all knowledge required for the Licence Controller Qualification, including host responsibility and legal compliance under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Led by industry-expert tutors who share real-world insights, it’s a must for anyone progressing toward a Duty Manager’s Certificate.

$138 excl GST

NZQA unit 4646 v10 | L4 Cr2
Demonstrate knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and its implications for licensed premises

NZQA unit 16705 v6 | L4 Cr3
Demonstrate knowledge of host responsibility requirements as a duty manager of licensed premises

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