Barista Hospitality Pathway – Blended Delivery (Dual Enrolment)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Dual Enrolment programmes are FREE if you're in Years 11, 12 or 13 and a great way to earn NCEA credits and get a feel for tertiary study, while you’re still at school.
If you’re interested in exploring a career in hospitality, this course will equip you with foundation skills and provide a pathway into a range of higher-level study options in hospitality management. You’ll gain an understanding of coffee origin and production; learn how to operate a commercial espresso coffee machine; prepare and present espresso beverages for service.
This programme is delivered with a combination of online learning completed at school and a one day session every fortnight at the Christchurch City campus (Mondays, 9am – 3pm) or the Timaru campus (Fridays, 9am – 3pm).
Locations: Christchurch, Timaru
*Places are limited and funding is dependent on availability. Some courses may incur costs, depending on the learner's eligibility. Part-time 1 year.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.