Ready to build your skills and confidence to apply for hospitality jobs? Join the Student Careers & Employability Team and the Tasmanian Hospitality Association for a free, hands-on training session. You'll use a real commercial espresso machine, learn from professional instructors, and make drinks you can enjoy on the spot. No experience needed.
What You'll Learn
Two 2-hour, hands-on workshops, plus a session with the Careers Team:
- Barista Essentials (2 hours): Learn how coffee is made, from extraction to milk texturing, and how to use a commercial espresso machine.
- Mocktail Mixology (2 hours): Learn to balance flavours, pour drinks like a professional and create your own premium mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks).
- Careers Session (1 hour): Get practical tips from the Student Careers & Employability Team on showing your new skills on your resume and feeling confident applying for hospitality roles.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM (please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in)
- Location: Sandy Bay Campus, Centenary Building, Room 403
Registration
- Places are capped at 30 to make sure everyone gets personalised instruction.
- Register as soon as possible to secure your spot.
- Registrations close on 26 October at 5:00 PM.
Why Join?
- Build skills and confidence. Finish the day with practical new skills and the confidence to apply for hospitality roles.
- Lunch is on us. Lunch and all equipment are provided, and the whole session is free for UTAS students.
- Learn by doing. With only 30 places, you'll try each skill yourself with professional instructors guiding you.
- Have fun. Make and taste your own creations, and meet other students along the way.
Got questions?
The Student Careers & Employability Team will be at the event to answer any questions you have.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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