Congratulations to our Eastwood class who completed their workshop component of the qualification – Certificate II in Food Processing (Sales) FDF20911 – Tailored as an introduction to Café, Sales & Barista on Friday the 21st of November!

Congratulations to all students who participated and all who completed successfully! A broad mix of ages, backgrounds and different levels of experience made for an enjoyable class for all involved. The team here at Independent Institute wish all students success in your future endeavors and congratulations to those who have already secured employment!

Some comments from this class included:

“One of the best things about this course was communicating with new people and learning more about coffee & baking”

“I loved meeting new people and learning to make things that I have never done before”

“The barista training was the best part of the course”

“I really enjoyed learning the science behind foods & cooking”

A high skill level was developed by all students, having the opportunity to learn the following range of skills:

• Barista – prepare and serve espresso coffee
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Cake Decoration
• Yeast Production
• Mixing & blending process
• Operate a frying process
• Baking process
• Food Service/Sales
• Merchandising Products
• Cake, pastry & biscuit production
• Advise on products & services ..and many more!

The Certificate II in Food Processing (Sales) FDF20911 not only equips students with key skills and knowledge for the food & hospitality industry, it also helps to build student confidence, self esteem, social skills and employability skills to prepare them for work in the industry. There are many positions available in the industry for motivated and reliable individuals with a good skill level.

Employment opportunities include positions in the following:

• Cafe’s
• Restaurants
• Catering businesses
• Specialist barista roles
• Food processing (there are many local companies in South Australia that produce a broad range of specialist food & beverages)
• Supermarket fresh food/specialist areas
• Bakeries
• Large hotel chains in food, beverage & function roles e.g Intercontinetal, Sebel Playford, Mecure etc
• Fast food establishments
• Aged care kitchens/Child Care kitchens

This qualification is funded through the SA Government’s Skills for All initiative for eligible participants* Our next available workshop is starting on Tuesday the 27th of January 2015, from our Eastwood kitchens. Please contact Independent Institute on 8389 3357 or email jasmine.knoll@iifp.sa.edu.au for further information or to register your interest

*Check your eligibility on www.skills.sa.gov.au