What has your child been up to this week?

TERM 2

Week 1

For the start of this week students reviewed Hygiene procedures and were given an introduction to Preparing and Serving Espresso Coffee. Although students will be taken through the theory and practical tasks in May by a trainer and assessor from Brisbane, it is essential that learners are familiar with the elements of this unit. Therefore, over the coming weeks students will be given the opportunity to identify the parts of the espresso machine, all utensils and equipment relevant to this unit and the hygiene procedures applicable to preparing and serving non-alcoholic beverages. On occasion students will also be given the opportunity to  prepare tea, coffee and other hot beverages to staff throughout the term.


I have included a link /page for images of students' practical work which can be located on the right hand side of the blog. Please take the time to view these images. Have a great week and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns for your child.


Ms Kreis

Week 2

Students started to identify the parts of the espresso coffee machine this week and actually started to make their own cappuccinos. Only a couple of students have actually had the pleasure of using an espresso machine before so for the majority of individuals it was a completely new experience.

All students were given their Coffee Research assignment, this assignment has a two week turn around, with a draft due at the end of week 3. Grade 11's will have a closed book exam on Hygiene next Tuesday and have been strongly advised to revise class notes and access My Classes to review the unit.

Grade 12's will start their research next week to locate suitable recipes for their cafe including gluten free recipes.

Until next week, keep smiling,

Ms Kreis 

Week 3

Students continued to work through their research assessment. A fairly quite week with the grade 11's away, next week we will concentrate on the parts of the machine with a verbal assessment next week. Students will also be given the opportunity to make more coffees and familiarise themselves with the espresso machine in general.

Week 4

Most of the students have handed in their Research assignments. Please note for students who have not completed this task that your Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee day is next Monday, the research assessment was to help you with the knowledge you will need to complete your certificate.

All students are reminded that they are to come to school in their full chefs attire: Ironed uniform, neck-chief, apron, hat and clean closed in leather shoes.

Monday: Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee

Tuesday: Mock tails and Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

Total cost: $205.00

Week 5

Our trainer and assessor arrived from Brisbane this week and trained students in the art of Coffee making  on the Monday and Mock Tails and their RSA on Tuesday. Both days were successful and enabled the learners to participate in a very practical environment. I have included some photographs and videos in the student link on the right side of the blog.

Students were given their practical assessment for Tuesday and their end of term. Tuesday will involve students preparing an espresso, latte, cappuccino. flat white and a macchiato, in the end of term assessment learners will run their own coffee shop. Every student will need to identify, prepare and serve a range of hot beverages and 1 recipe each. A portfolio of work will enable the students to submit a wide range of information including their recipe and work-plan, evaluations, images and videos, the costing of their recipe and copies of the menu and invitation used.


High emphasis will be on the following areas:

• Working with Colleagues and Customers
• Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures
• Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee