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Intakes: 22 September 2025 | 27 October 2025
Build your hospitality career with practical Level 3 training
Ready to turn your social strengths into a career? This hands-on hospitality course combines bartending course training and barista course skills in authentic restaurant, café, bar and event environments. You'll gain valuable customer service abilities and real hospitality skills that employers are actively seeking in New Zealand's vibrant food and beverage industry.
Our hospitality courses in Auckland provide comprehensive training that includes both theory and extensive practical experience, ensuring you graduate work-ready with a qualification that captures employers' attention.
Who can enrol?
Open to students aged 16 or over (18+ for international students), this Level 3 hospitality course is perfect for people who enjoy connecting with others and want to build a career in New Zealand's exciting hospitality sector. Whether you're starting fresh or looking to formalise your existing experience, this programme sets you up for success.
What makes this hospitality course effective?
Real-world practice environments: Learn and practice essential hospitality skills in our onsite café 'Study Break', training bar, and barista stations using professional-grade equipment.
Comprehensive bartending course training: Master cocktail preparation, responsible service of alcohol, and bar operations in our fully equipped training bar with industry-standard equipment.
Professional barista course skills: Develop coffee expertise, milk steaming techniques, and café service skills that are essential in New Zealand's coffee culture.
Industry-connected learning: Our tutors are hospitality experts who bring today's workplace reality and industry connections straight to your course experience.
What does this hospitality course cover?
Our Level 3 hospitality training covers three essential service areas:
Food and beverage service fundamentals
- Professional table service and café operations
- Menu knowledge and food and beverage pairing
- Point of sale systems and cash handling procedures
- Customer service excellence and complaint resolution
Bar operations and bartending course skills
- Cocktail preparation and mixology techniques
- Responsible service of alcohol and legal compliance
- Bar setup, maintenance and inventory management
- Wine and beer knowledge for service staff
Barista course training and café operations
- Espresso extraction and milk steaming techniques
- Coffee bean knowledge and brewing methods
- Café service procedures and customer interaction
- Equipment maintenance and hygiene standards
What qualifications will you gain?
Graduates receive the New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service Level 3, a nationally recognised qualification that demonstrates proven competence in hospitality operations. This qualification is highly valued by employers across New Zealand's hospitality industry and provides the foundation for career advancement.
