What an exciting week the Year 10 students have had. On Monday, Aaron from Aurora training commenced our first Espresso Coffee making skillset course with our students. The students had the opportunity to complete setting up the second of our brand-new coffee machines and the two coffee bean grinders. The students covered the requirements for hygiene in the workplace and dealing with clients. I would really like to thank the College P & F for supplying these machines for the students and Aurora training for continuing to provide these opportunities for our students. This opportunity has meant that we have been able to provide the students with very valuable skills to gain employment while at school and post school. By Wednesday morning the students were producing coffees for our staff to sample and what a busy day it was. During the first session students produced over 150 coffees for their customers to rave reviews. I think our photos will tell their story. We also have a few quotes from some of the students on what they thought of the barista course and operating the new machines.

"I thought it would be really hard to operate the coffee machine and I was a bit scared of it but it was really easy to use." - Nadine

"My mum and dad have a coffee machine at home like these ones only smaller so now I will know how to use it to make them coffee." – Paddy

"I liked how hands on this barista course has been. I though that only a couple of people would get a turn to make coffee, but we have all been able to do it and make lots of coffees." – Mia

"I am impressed with how well we have all worked together and communicated with each other." - Tenille

Thursday morning saw our Year 10 students and some of our senior students complete our initial First Aid course offered to students at the College. The training was delivered by Michael Darben from Darben Training – First Aid and Lifeguard Education and our own Mr Mike Peeck. Students were very engaged in their training and were eager to learn the skills being presented.

Friday saw the Year 10’s completing their White Card training. This training gave the students valuable skills in Workplace Health and Safety and once again we were lucky to have Downs Group Training deliver the skills to our students. This card will form a valuable part of the student’s portfolio for whatever pathway they choose to take.

Date Claimer - Dalby Career Expo – July 22

The annual Dalby Career Expo will take place on July 22 at the Dalby PCYC. Students from Year 8 – 12 will take part in the event however we are strongly encouraging parents and members of the community to attend. This year we have many universities represented and many of our large local employers attending. We will also have representation from local employment agencies as well. For the first time we will have a Resume and Interview Skills booth. This is available to anyone who would like to brush up on current interview skills and also have their resume checked to ensure that they are ready to get that job.

Careers Development Practitioner