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So you can easily mingle not only with foreigners but also with new people.Four types of diverse content (barista, wine, beer, cocktails, etc.)We have put together these offerings. Through this project, create your own personal skill to approach people from around the world first. Whether traveling, at festivals, or during activities with friends, showcase your charm anytime, anywhere!
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1. Obtain certifications essential for an Australian working holiday
Get qualifications recognized in Australia and stop worrying about finding work!Are you dreaming of an Australian working holiday but worried about finding a decent job? By joining this project, you can acquire the qualifications essential for service jobs in Australia. Complete courses ranging from basic food hygiene certification to alcohol service and barista training all at once!
The project fee includes everything from training costs to exam fees required for obtaining the certifications, so you can participate without worrying about additional expenses.Take this opportunity to pursue locally recognized Australian certifications and start your working holiday with confidence.!
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*Courses completed when participating in the project - Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (SITHFAB002) - Responsible alcohol service training - Prepare and serve espresso coffee (SITHFAB005) - Training on preparing and serving espresso coffee - Use hygienic practices for food safety (SITXFSA001) - Food safety and hygiene training - Participate in safe food practices (SITXFSA002) - Practical training for food safety and hygiene |
2. Learn properly and intensively for one week at a professional institution
Study at an institution with a proud history and get maximum learning outcomes in a short time!The institution running this project is a certified vocational education provider in Australia. In particular, the instructors delivering the training have field experience in areas such as coffee, wine, beer, and cocktails, boasting a curriculum that combines the strengths of theory and practice.
Also, the one-week classes are organized into daily courses for a more systematic learning process. Even friends from Europe come to this institution for bartending and barista training. Gain global experience by studying with international friends in Australia!
3. A perfect opportunity to become a more confident you!
Show off your knowledge to friends and soak up all the attention and affection from those around you!Learn not only flashy skills for alcoholic drinks like cocktails and beer but also techniques to bring out coffee's rich, nutty flavor—be popular wherever you go! Become a charming presence.
Show confident skills comparable to those of experienced sommeliers or baristas and win people's favor. Don't just envy your successful friends—become the star yourself!
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Qualifications related to food and beverage in AustraliaThis is an educational project where you can obtain such qualifications.. This project is perfect not only for people who are interested in alcoholic beverages and coffee but also for those planning to spend a working holiday in Australia! To work in service jobs such as serving and as a barista—the occupations most preferred by working holidaymakers in Australia—you need essential certificationscan be obtained through structured training in just one weekYou can obtain them. At a vocational education institution located in Melbourne, where you can experience Australia's diverse culture and arts, build a solid foundation for your perfect life in Australia. |
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◇Receive professional training required for bartending and barista work ◇ Learn service English expressions |
◇ Experience Melbourne's vibrant culture |
◇ Increase your sense of achievement and confidence through course completion and obtaining qualifications |
* The RSA certification training includes the following courses.
- Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (SITHFAB002) training
- Operate a Bar (SITHFAB003) training
- Prepare and Serve Cocktails (SITHFAB010) training
- Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee (SITHFAB005) training
- Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA001) training
- Participate in Safe Food Practices (SITXFSA002) training
Exclusions
- Round-trip airfare
- Visa issuance fee
- Individual travel insurance fee
- Accommodation and meal expenses during the project period
- Other local living expenses
■Project activities
- Upon completion of all training courses, you can obtain relevant certificates that may help you find employment in Australia.
- After completing the class, you can obtain an RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol), which is recognized by the state government and across Australia.
| *RSA certificate: In Australia, an RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) is required to work in restaurants and alcohol-related industries. |
- After regular classes on the same day, students may practice privately and freely in an empty classroom.
- Up to 30 students attend each class; the lunch break is 30 minutes, and students usually eat with friends around the school.
- There are weekly writing and speaking tests, and you must pass them to obtain the relevant certificates.
(The pass rate is 80%; if you study the materials provided during class diligently, passing is not difficult. If you do not pass,
you may take a retest. There is no separate test fee, and participants may retake as many times as they wish.)
■ Course start dates
This program runs for approximately 1week.
Mainly ① 6 days a week (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM) or ② Evening: 12 sessions (Mon–Thu, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM)are typically offered.
※ The program runs on a set schedule each month. Those who wish to consult about detailed schedules can get information through the channels below.
(KakaoTalk @gapyear, email koreagapyear@gmail.com)
■Curriculum Information
1. Orientation
On the first day, an orientation about the school and classes takes place. After meeting the school's teachers and fellow international students, you will learn about the bar and the basic equipment used in bars that you will study this week.You will also learn about spirits, the distilled liquors that serve as a base. So, are you ready to start making cocktails?
Spirits:Literally meaning 'alcohol,' in beverage terms it refers to various distilled liquors.
2. Beer and Cocktail Training
After learning about beer dispensing systems (beer reticulation) and kegs, you will practice the basics of making cocktails.You will also learn the layering technique hands-on. You will receive the basic instruction required to obtain the RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate.
Layering:It is a cocktail-making method that involves stacking ingredients in layers.
3. Characteristics of Alcoholic Beverages
This class focuses on 'variety.' After tasting a range of alcoholic beverages and studying their characteristics, you will learn different styles of cocktail preparation. Learn firsthand about various types of wine and their diversity!
4. Tasting / Test
A time to taste the alcoholic beverages and drinks you made yourself! After the tasting, a test on what you've learned will be conducted.
5. Food Handling and Safety
Students will learn the basic knowledge required for work involving food handling. In Australia, regulations in this area are legally strict, so if you are planning a working holiday and intend to work in food-related industries, be sure to take this class! Classes related to the food safety handling qualifications required to work in the food industry (Food Handling Certificate and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate) are provided.
6.Waiter / Waitress Basic Training
You will learn the skills required as a waiter or waitress. From table setting to the proper manner of serving food, you will learn the skills expected of waiters and waitresses.
7. Barista Training
It's time to seriously learn about coffee! To become a barista, you'll learn about coffee and coffee machines and practice essential skills—from grinding coffee beans to milk texturing, warming and frothing milk to create a rich, nutty flavor.
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■English requirement★★☆☆☆ Because the main activities involve learning various techniques and communicating through aroma and taste, you can participate in the project if you can perform basic communication and simple writing for tests. In cocktail or barista fields, technical terms are used, so familiarizing yourself with the terminology in advance will make learning easier. |
* Detailed participant reviews areavailable on Gap Year Story (click)
* More participant reviews can be found at the bottom of the project under "Participant Reviews".
The school operating this project is a reputable institution established in 1990. It is officially accredited as an Australian vocational education institution, TAFE.*You will receive the basic education taught at TAFE. The school's instructors are professional trainers with many years of experience in their respective fields, ranging from chefs to coffee maestros who personally oversee coffee beans, and they are prominent figures in the industry.
In line with the school's philosophy that values real-world experience and hands-on learning, students actively share their opinions and participate in practical sessions in every class. To give students a sense of on-site experience, all classrooms are designed to resemble bars, cafes, and hotels so they always adopt a practical approach. In addition, modern equipment is provided to help students acquire skilled techniques more quickly. Above all, the dynamic and enjoyable classes with future bartenders, dealers, and baristas who will work around the world are a source of great pride.
* TAFETAFE stands for Technical and Further Education and is a formal educational institution where students who want to learn specialized professional skills gather. Here, distinctive students from various fields develop their own original skills.
* Participants can freely choose accommodation in Melbourne according to their personal preferences and budget.If project participants have difficulty finding accommodation,Korea Gap Year will arrange accommodation near Melbourne. The details about the accommodation are as follows.
You will share a room with three other friends from various countries; breakfast is provided, and you can cook lunch and dinner together with friends. All cooking utensils (pan, pot, refrigerator, spoons, forks, microwave, gas stove) are provided, so buy ingredients at the nearby Queen Victoria Market and show off your cooking skills to your friends.
The projectThe project site is 1.7 km away from the accommodation.About a 20-minute walk.Melbourne is laid out in a grid pattern, so it's easy to get to school.This accommodation offers different activities every day so that various students can participate. It is a lively place with opportunities to mingle with international friends, such as Wine Day, Movie Day, and Pub Crawl Day.4-person room / shared bathroom / shared kitchen / breakfast included / Wi‑Fi extra
* Internet can be used as much as you want by purchasing a Wi-Fi card.
* If you would like accommodation arrangements, please contact us separately. (KakaoTalk @GapYear | Email koreagapyear@gmail.com)
Region:Australia, Melbourne
Do you know where the 'London of the Southern Hemisphere' is? It's right MelbourneMelbourne! With Gothic, Renaissance and other architectural styles introduced in the 1930s, it is like a small Europe in Australia where the 18th and 21st centuries coexist. As the second-largest city in Australia and a capital of education and culture, more than 100,000 international students study here. Because people from 230 different countries and 115 different religions live here, this place is called a 'global village'.
They say that to truly experience Australia's culture and arts, you must visit Melbourne. Although it is also a port city, unlike Sydney, which is developed for commerce and business, Melbourne overflows with coffee culture and youthful, vibrant art everywhere. Graffiti alleys between narrow laneways, arcades, outdoor cafés where you can enjoy a leisurely life, and the Yara River flowing gently through the city... all create Melbourne's unique lifestyle and romance.In this place where people from all over the world gather, please showcase your own charm that attracts them.
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Participants
■For this project, minimum participation periodis 6 days .
■ Project fee
- 6 days: 1,100,000 KRW
■ Gap Year Mission Scholarship (▶ View details)
■ Installment payment information
If you have difficulty paying the full amount, prepay a registration fee of 500,000 KRW and pay the remaining balance within two weeks; the date you paid the registration fee will be used as the reference. We will proceed with the process to confirm participation and check availability and TO. To join on your desired dates and duration, securing a spot quickly is important! (Non-refundable once participation is confirmed)
*However, if the start date is near, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on the situation.
■ Early bird discount and Urgent application Information
All Gap Year projects require normal application procedures and Gap Year preparation time, so projects are recommended to be applied for at least 3 months before the participation start date.and,as a rule, applications should be submitted no later than 2 months beforehand.However, if unavoidable circumstances require urgent participation, by paying an additional fee for the urgent application service we will assist with expedited processing as much as possible.
*We assist with the fastest possible processing, but there is still basic time required for communication with local organizations and confirmation of participation, and since all procedures proceed the same as for regular participants, participants using the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations team and are required to do so.
**Applicants who apply at least 180 days before the start date are eligible for an early bird discount.
***The urgent application service can be selected from the options above. For inquiries about the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
- Provided:Automatic application for Gap Year missions and notes / All orientation materials provided immediately upon participation confirmation / Additional urgent staff deployment / Support preparing documents if needed, etc.
*If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver Date Calculator >>Naver Date Calculator link
**Note: For super-urgent applications, there may be no available slots depending on local circumstances, and subsequent procedures will proceed according to the Gap Year refund policy.Also,Problems caused by a participant's lack of cooperation are the responsibility of the participant.
