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MICRO - Food and Beverage Services

Correspondence (Online)

Self-Paced

NZQA Level 3

Programme #: 127744-2

The aim of this 20 credit micro-credential is to provide learners with
an opportunity for students to get real hands-on experience working within a hospitality environment preparing food and beverage items for service. Learners will gain skills and knowledge in culinary products and food safety, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and how these are served in a hospitality environment.

NZQA unit 168 v8 | 4 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards, and control methods used in a food business

NZQA unit 4645 v10 | 2 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of maintaining a responsible drinking
environment as a server in a licensed premise

NZQA unit 14420 v8 | 3 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

NZQA unit 17284 v7 | 3 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production

NZQA unit 18497 v9 | 8 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of culinary products and terms

$500 excl GST

Groups Only

Manage Workplace Impairment

Correspondence (Online)

Self-Paced

NZQA Level 3

Promote safer, more responsible workplaces.
This one-day session explores how alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and other factors affect judgement and safety. Participants learn to recognise impairment, respond appropriately, and understand legal obligations under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. An excellent complement to wellbeing or leadership training programmes.

- Theory: Yes
- Practical: No

NZQA unit 22316 | L3 Cr4
Demonstrate knowledge of the management of drug and alcohol-related problems in the workplace

$75 excl GST pp

Groups Only

Plan your Future

Correspondence (Online)

Self-Paced

NZQA Level 2

Help your students or clients turn aspiration into action.
This course guides participants through setting personal and career goals, researching options, budgeting for everyday life, and creating an achievable plan for the future. Ideal for anyone considering study, training, or a career change.

(laptop or computer required)

- Theory: Yes
- Practical: No

NZQA unit 10781 | 3 credits
Produce a plan for own future directions

$75 excl GST pp

Groups Only

MICRO - Hospitality and Customer Service

Correspondence (Online)

Self-Paced

NZQA Level 2

Programme #: 127743-2

A complete foundation for service-industry success.
Learners gain core skills in communication, customer care, sales, food safety, and workplace
safety. They explore how legislation and product knowledge shape quality service. A highly
versatile option for schools and community training programmes introducing learners to
hospitality or retail.

- Theory: Yes
- Practical: Yes (workplace or simulated)

NZQA units Included:

14466 | 2 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of maintaining a safe and secure environment for people in the hospitality
industry

14469 | 2 credits Provide customers with information about an establishment in the hospitality industry

28145 | 2 credits Interact with customers in a service delivery context

11968 | 4 credits Demonstrate and apply knowledge of legislation applicable to sale of goods and services

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

28301 | 5 credits Demonstrate knowledge of products and product information in a retail environment

14431 | 3 credits Demonstrate knowledge of food service styles and menu types in the hospitality industry

$500 excl GST

Groups Only

Managing Licenced Premises (LCQ)

Face-to-face

1 Day (9am-5pm)*

NZQA Level 4

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 Pre-Requisite
This includes completing our Pre Assessment Project (PAP) prior to attending.

NZQA unit 4646 | 2 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and its implications for licensed premises

NZQA unit 16705 | 3 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of host responsibility requirements as a duty manager of licensed premises

$216 excl GST pp

Groups Only

Prepare for employment

Correspondence (Online)

Self-Paced

NZQA Level 2

Make the step from learning to earning smoother.
Participants learn how to complete employment forms, understand contracts, and recognise their legal rights and obligations. They also develop practical strategies for solving common workplace problems. A straightforward course that builds confidence for first-time employees.

- Theory: Yes
- Practical: Yes (workplace or simulated)

NZQA unit 24871 | 2 credits
Complete complex forms

NZQA unit 1979 | 3 credits
Describe an employment relationship, and the application of employment law to that relationship

NZQA unit 7123 | 2 credits
Apply a problem-solving method to a problem

$95 excl GST pp

Groups Only

MICRO - Success in Service Industries

Correspondence (Online)

Self-Paced

NZQA Level 2

Programme #: 129205-1

Real-world learning that builds employability.
Through practical study and simulated service scenarios, learners develop skills in stock
handling, safe work practices, and customer interaction. They finish ready for entry-level roles in
retail or service environments, confident in both product knowledge and workplace conduct.

- Theory: Yes
- Practical: Yes (workplace or simulated)

NZQA units Included:

11971 | 3 credits Use safe work practices in a retail environment under supervision

11941 | 2 credits Establish and maintain positive customer service interactions in a retail environment

11938 | 5 credits Assist customers to select goods and/or services

28301 | 5 credits Demonstrate knowledge of products and product information in a retail environment

24997 | 5 credits Demonstrate knowledge of theft and fraud in a retail or distribution environment

$500 excl GST

Groups Only

On Track for Tertiary & Training

Correspondence (Online)

Self-Paced

NZQA Level 3

Best suited for: Level 3 students who need a credit boost and stronger preparation for tertiary study, training, apprenticeships, employment, or other post-school pathways.

Delivery: Online learning with tutor support available. No practical component. Printable learning materials available for students who prefer a hard copy.

Why this pack matters

Students moving into tertiary study, training, apprenticeships, or employment need more than credits. They need to communicate clearly, work with people from different backgrounds, and understand how personal habits such as sleep and fatigue can affect performance, safety, and reliability.

This pack helps students build practical communication, cultural awareness, and self-management knowledge that supports a stronger transition beyond school.


NZQA units Included:

9694 | 4 credits Demonstrate and apply knowledge of communication process theory

1304 | 2 credits Communicate with people from other cultures

21337 | 2 credits Demonstrate knowledge of sleep and sleep management in relation to work performance

$225 excl GST pp

Groups Only

Responsible Mixology

Correspondence (Online)

Self-Paced

NZQA Level 3

Responsible service starts here.
Learners gain essential knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, presentation standards, and host responsibility. This concise introduction promotes safety, professionalism, and community wellbeing — ideal for those beginning their hospitality journey.

- Theory: Yes
- Practical: No

NZQA unit 4645 | 2 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of maintaining a responsible drinking environment as a server in a licensed premise

NZQA unit 14420 | 3 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

$95 excl GST pp

Groups Only

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