Looking to learn something new, develop practical skills or explore a new career opportunity? The GROW Summer Skills 2026/27 initiative is designed to help eligible participants develop practical skills and explore pathways into employment, further training, apprenticeships and traineeships in areas of workforce need. The program may suit school leavers, jobseekers, career changers, parents returning to work and people looking to explore new industries.
Parramatta Community College (PCC) is offering Hospitality Barista Skills through the GROW Summer Skills 2026/27 program, giving eligible students the opportunity to build useful workplace skills through fee-free training.
Whether you're interested in coffee preparation or looking to strengthen your skills for the hospitality industry, this short course is a great opportunity to get started.
Duration: 2 days
Learn the fundamentals of preparing and serving coffee while developing essential food safety knowledge.
The course covers:
With a practical focus, Hospitality Barista Skills can help you develop foundational knowledge for hospitality environments and explore opportunities in cafés and other food and beverage settings.
Best of all, eligible students can access this training FEE-FREE. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Our sister school, BCC Institute (BCCI), will also be offering a fee-free Summer Skills course for eligible students interested in the care and support sector.
Duration: 12 days
This course introduces essential infection prevention and control practices relevant to health and community services. Students will develop foundational knowledge in infection prevention, workplace health and safety, communication and working with diverse people. The course is offered at BCCI, providing another opportunity for eligible learners to explore skills relevant to the care and support sector.
The course covers:
If you're interested in either course, keep these dates in mind:
A short course can be a practical way to build your confidence, develop new skills and explore future opportunities.
If Hospitality Barista Skills interests you, contact Parramatta Community College to enquire about course availability, eligibility and enrolment.
Call: (02) 9687 2072
Email:
For those interested in Community Support Infection Control, contact our sister school, BCC Institute, to find out more about its course offering.
Call: (02) 9793 8155
Email:
Website: www.bcci.edu.au/
Start exploring your options with PCC and BCCI this summer!
Fee-free training is available to eligible students only. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria, additional program requirements, approved course availability and enrolment conditions apply.
The Unique Student Identifier or USI is a reference number that creates a secure online record of your recognised training and qualifications gained in Australia, even from different training organisations. You can read more about a USI here.
