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Bar and Cocktail
Learning Outcomes
Understand and apply key bar terminology and protocols.
Identify various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Execute cocktail mixing methods and garnishing techniques.
Take accurate orders and handle trays with proficiency.
Provide wine service and perform glass polishing to a high standard.
Master the art of beer pouring.
Craft creative and visually appealing mocktails.
Excel as competent and confident bartenders.
Course Overview
Join us to become skilled in bar and cocktail service. This course provides essential knowledge on beverages such as beers, spirits, wines, and cocktails. Discover different payment methods including cash bar, tab, and functions.
Gain hands-on experience by learning techniques like pouring beer, opening and serving wine, and setting up and packing up a bar. Improve your cocktail-making abilities by creating muddled and shaken cocktails
Non Accredited
3 HOURS | $129
Dates
see below available dates
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| Cocktail Skills | 30 September 2026 | 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $129.00 |
Barista
Learning Outcomes
Organise coffee workstation
Select and grind coffee beans
Extract and monitor quality of espresso
Undertake milk texturing process
Serve espresso coffee beverages
Clean espresso equipment
Advise customers and take espresso coffee orders
Course Overview
Are you passionate about coffee and eager to learn the essentials of becoming a barista? Our Barista Basics course is designed just for you! This course covers everything you need to start your journey in the coffee industry, from understanding safety protocols to mastering the art of coffee making.
Learn about how to operate a coffee machine and grinder, coffee bean storage and types of coffee orders. Practice includes: grinding and extracting coffee, texturing milk, making espresso-based coffee and basic latte art.
Non Accredited
3 Hours | $129
Notes
see below available dates
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| Coffee Skills | 25 September 2026 | 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $129.00 | |
| Coffee Skills | 9 October 2026 | 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $129.00 |
Food and Beverage Attendant Skills
Learning Outcomes
Grasp essential hospitality procedures and concepts.
Apply setup styles for cafes, restaurants, and events.
Employ upselling techniques to enhance customer experience.
Take precise orders and carry plates with finesse.
Clear tables efficiently and maintain dining areas.
Polish cutlery and glasses to a high standard.
Set tables to create appealing dining environments.
Provide polished silver service for bread rolls.
Course Overview
Kick-start your career in hospitality with our Food and Beverage Attendant course. Learn general hospitality procedures, various setup styles for cafes, restaurants, and events, and effective upselling techniques. Through practical sessions, you'll perfect your ability to take orders, carry plates, clear tables, polish cutlery and glasses, set tables, and provide silver service for bread rolls.
Possible job positions are Food and Beverage Attendant, Event Staff, Restaurant Staff, Hospitality Staff.
Non Accredited
4 Hours | $120
Dates
see below available dates
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| Food and Beverage Skills | 22 September 2026 | 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $120.00 | |
| Food and Beverage Skills | 23 October 2026 | 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $120.00 |
Food Safety Supervisor Skillset (FSS)
Learning Outcomes
Understand essential principles of food safety, including personal hygiene, safe food handling, and contamination prevention.
Master hygiene practices, handwashing, and proper use of protective equipment to ensure safe food handling
Acquire skills in storing, cooking, and serving food to minimise contamination risks.
Learn techniques to prevent cross-contamination and maintain clean food environments.
Grasp the concept of food safety programs and how to implement them effectively.
Understand food safety regulations and one's role in upholding legal standards.
Develop skills to assess and address food safety risks promptly.
Course Units
SITXFSA005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHFSA006
Participate in safe food handling practices
Course Overview
The Food Safety Supervisor course equips individuals with essential knowledge and skills to maintain high food safety standards in food service establishments. Successful completion qualifies participants for roles such as Food Safety Supervisors, Food Service Managers, Restaurant Managers, and Catering Managers.
1 DAY | $99
Notes
see below available dates
Please contact us here for more information about future intakes.
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
Learning Outcomes
General regulatory and advisory information issued by local, or state and territory liquor licensing authorities
Read a range of identification (ID) and proof of age documents, statutory signage, and warning signs and wording within in house policies and procedures
Provide complex information on responsible service of alcohol laws in a way that is easily understandable for customers
Speak firmly and clearly with intoxicated customers in a manner that de-escalates conflict
Measure and calculate standard drinks or samples
Determine customer’s age from date of birth on ID and proof of age documents
Source relevant information on laws, regulations and codes of practice or conduct relating to responsible service of alcohol and continuously update knowledge of changes in that information
Share customer information with team members to ensure proper responsible service of alcohol practices within the organisation
Deal with hostile and uncooperative customers in a professional manner and in line with organisational procedures
Course Overview
This course provides essential knowledge and skills for responsible alcohol service, covering legal obligations, handling difficult situations, and harm minimisation strategies. RSA certification is crucial for roles like bartenders, waitstaff, bar managers, event planners, and hotel staff to ensure safe alcohol service.
Course Unit
SITHFAB021
Provide responsible service of alcohol
* The unit applies to all levels of sales personnel involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises.
1 DAY | $99
Notes
see below available dates
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| RSA | 16 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 04:30 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $99.00 |
Barista
Accredited
Learning Outcomes
Organise coffee workstation
Select and grind coffee beans
Extract and monitor quality of espresso
Undertake milk texturing process
Serve espresso coffee beverages
Clean espresso equipment
Advise customers and take espresso coffee orders
Course Unit
SITXFSA005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHFAB025
Prepare and serve espresso coffee
Course Overview
Our Barista Course offers comprehensive training in the art of coffee making, covering everything from coffee origins, types, and brewing methods, along with hands-on experience in operating espresso machines, grinding coffee and extracting espresso.
With this course, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work as a Barista in various hospitality establishments, including cafes, hotels, restaurants, pubs, wineries, and event venues.
Duration: 1 day
*Food Safety (FSA) is a pre-requisite unit and included as part the course.
1 Day | $199
Notes
see below available dates
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| Barista (1 day) | 18 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 04:30 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $199.00 | |
| Barista (1 day) | 2 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 04:30 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $199.00 |
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
Accredited
Learning Outcomes
General regulatory and advisory information issued by local, or state and territory liquor licensing authorities
Read a range of identification (ID) and proof of age documents, statutory signage, and warning signs and wording within in house policies and procedures
Provide complex information on responsible service of alcohol laws in a way that is easily understandable for customers
Speak firmly and clearly with intoxicated customers in a manner that de-escalates conflict
Measure and calculate standard drinks or samples
Determine customer’s age from date of birth on ID and proof of age documents
Source relevant information on laws, regulations and codes of practice or conduct relating to responsible service of alcohol and continuously update knowledge of changes in that information
Share customer information with team members to ensure proper responsible service of alcohol practices within the organisation
Deal with hostile and uncooperative customers in a professional manner and in line with organisational procedures
Course Overview
This course provides essential knowledge and skills for responsible alcohol service, covering legal obligations, handling difficult situations, and harm minimisation strategies. RSA certification is crucial for roles like bartenders, waitstaff, bar managers, event planners, and hotel staff to ensure safe alcohol service.
Course Unit
SITHFAB021
Provide responsible service of alcohol
* The unit applies to all levels of sales personnel involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises.
1 DAY | $99
Notes
see below available dates
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| RSA | 16 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 04:30 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $99.00 |
White Card
Accredited
Learning Outcomes
Understand legal requirements and WHS responsibilities for workers in the construction industry
Identify common workplace hazards including hazardous manual tasks, falls, confined spaces, noise, and chemical risks
Apply basic principles of risk management and harm minimisation strategies
Follow correct procedures for WHS consultation, communication, and incident reporting
Recognise the importance of safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Prepare to enter a construction site with an understanding of safe work practices and site-specific requirements
Course Overview
The White Card course is a mandatory requirement for anyone
entering or working in the Australian construction industry. This
nationally recognised unit of competency provides participants
with the essential knowledge of work health and safety (WHS)
responsibilities, risk management, and safe work practices on
construction sites.
Through interactive training, participants will learn how to identify
workplace hazards, follow WHS communication processes, and
apply risk-control measures to maintain a safe and compliant
work environment. Successful completion of this course qualifies
individuals for a White Card, enabling them to legally access and
work on construction sites across Australia.
Course Unit
CPCWHS1001
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
1 DAY | $120
Notes
see below available dates
Please contact us here for more information about future intakes.
Hospitality Kickstart Program
RSA + Barista + Food and Beverage Skills
Blended (Accredited and Non-Accredited)
Learning Outcomes
General regulatory and advisory information issued by local, or state and territory liquor licensing authorities
Speak firmly and clearly with intoxicated customers in a manner that de-escalates conflict
Deal with hostile and uncooperative customers in a professional manner and in line with organisational procedures
Undertake milk texturing process
Extract and monitor quality of espresso
Employ upselling techniques to enhance customer experience.
Set tables to create appealing dining environments.
Take precise orders and carry plates with finesse
Understand and apply key bar terminology and protocols
Execute cocktail mixing methods and garnishing techniques
Craft creative and visually appealing mocktails
Course Overview
Whether you are after a change in career, or looking for part-time/holiday work this, intensive two-day course will give you the skills and understanding necessary to break into a career in hospitality and stand out from other applicants. Upon completion of this course you will have, your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), which is a legislative requirement if you want to work in the industry, how to prepare and serve espresso coffees, cocktail techniques that form the basis for all cocktail making as well as the skills required to wait on tables, such as taking orders, serving and clearing plates.
Course Unit
SITHFAB021
Provide responsible service of alcohol
(Please note the RSA is an accredited course while the Barista and Food and Beverage Skills are non-accredited)
2 DAY | $250
Notes
see below available dates
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| Hospitality Kickstart Program | 29 & 30 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 04:30 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $250.00 | |
| Hospitality Kickstart Program | 6 & 7 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 04:30 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $250.00 |
Cocktail Skills
Non-accredited
Learning Outcomes
Understand and apply key bar terminology and protocols.
Identify various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Execute cocktail mixing methods and garnishing techniques.
Take accurate orders and handle trays with proficiency.
Provide wine service and perform glass polishing to a high standard.
Master the art of beer pouring.
Craft creative and visually appealing mocktails.
Excel as competent and confident bartenders.
Course Overview
Join us to become skilled in bar and cocktail service. This course provides essential knowledge on beverages such as beers, spirits, wines, and cocktails. Discover different payment methods including cash bar, tab, and functions.
Gain hands-on experience by learning techniques like pouring beer, opening and serving wine, and setting up and packing up a bar. Improve your cocktail-making abilities by creating muddled and shaken cocktails
Non Accredited
3 HOURS | $129
Dates
see below available dates
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| Cocktail Skills | 30 September 2026 | 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $129.00 |
Coffee Skills
Non-accredited
Learning Outcomes
Organise coffee workstation
Select and grind coffee beans
Extract and monitor quality of espresso
Undertake milk texturing process
Serve espresso coffee beverages
Clean espresso equipment
Advise customers and take espresso coffee orders
Course Overview
Are you passionate about coffee and eager to learn the essentials of becoming a barista? Our Barista Basics course is designed just for you! This course covers everything you need to start your journey in the coffee industry, from understanding safety protocols to mastering the art of coffee making.
Learn about how to operate a coffee machine and grinder, coffee bean storage and types of coffee orders. Practice includes: grinding and extracting coffee, texturing milk and making espresso-based coffee.
Non Accredited
3 Hours | $129
Notes
see below available dates
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| Coffee Skills | 25 September 2026 | 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $129.00 | |
| Coffee Skills | 9 October 2026 | 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $129.00 |
Food and Beverage Attendant Skills
Non-accredited
Learning Outcomes
Grasp essential hospitality procedures and concepts.
Apply setup styles for cafes, restaurants, and events.
Employ upselling techniques to enhance customer experience.
Take precise orders and carry plates with finesse.
Clear tables efficiently and maintain dining areas.
Polish cutlery and glasses to a high standard.
Set tables to create appealing dining environments.
Provide polished silver service for bread rolls.
Course Overview
Kick-start your career in hospitality with our Food and Beverage Attendant course. Learn general hospitality procedures, various setup styles for cafes, restaurants, and events, and effective upselling techniques. Through practical sessions, you'll perfect your ability to take orders, carry plates, clear tables, polish cutlery and glasses, set tables, and provide silver service for bread rolls.
Possible job positions are Food and Beverage Attendant, Event Staff, Restaurant Staff, Hospitality Staff.
Non Accredited
4 Hours | $120
Dates
see below available dates
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| Food and Beverage Skills | 22 September 2026 | 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $120.00 | |
| Food and Beverage Skills | 23 October 2026 | 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Alliance College Adelaide Main Campus | $120.00 |
