Queensland College of Wine Tourism

Winemaker for a Weekend
2021-02-20 09:00 - 2021-02-21 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Food and wine lovers will delight in Queensland College of Wine Tourism’s ‘Winemaker for a Weekend’ program, where two glorious days are spent in Queensland’s premier wine region experiencing the wine making process, hands-on, interspersed with informative master classes and a sensational food and wine experience.
From hand picking the grapes, to crushing and pressing process, preparation, fermentation and the inoculation of the juice, participants discover so much more about ‘the finer things in life’ as they participate in the production of their very own wine.
With many indulgences in between, including delightful lunches and incredible banquet style evening meal with matching wines, guests are assured of a wonderful weekend to remember. As a recent participant of the Winemaker for a Weekend commented, ‘I just loved it and without exaggeration, it is one of the best weekends of my life’.
As the bottling and labelling process awaits later in the season, guests are invited to return for an additional weekend to take part in the exciting finale, be part of an expert food and wine matching masterclass as well as a professional wine masterclass and take home a half case of their very own wine, complete with customised label!
For a weekend with a difference, great company, genuine hospitality and sheer enthusiasm for food and wine, you really must experience the Queensland College of Wine Tourism’s ‘Winemaker for a Weekend’ program.
As there are limited numbers of weekends during vintage, early bookings are advised. For all enquiries, please contact our Campus Manager on 07 4685 5050 or email Chrissy Mattiazzi.

Berry Assessment Workshop
2021-02-09 08:30 - 14:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
The 2021 vintage is progressing rapidly with fruit approaching ripeness east of the Great Divide. Delivering fruit at optimum ripeness for the wine making process is one of the most critical decisions in the viticultural year; it’s too important not to get correct.
In this workshop viticulturist and winemaker, Mike Hayes will guide you through a structured approach to berry sensory assessment, providing you with the skills and knowledge to confidently assess the physiological ripeness of your crop.
He will also cover the technological tools and techniques that support the decision making process including in-field and laboratory assessment of baume and acid.
Workshop notes will be provided as well as morning tea and lunch.
For bookings phone 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au

Melbourne Cup
2020-11-03 11:30 - 15:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
QCWT would like to invite you to our
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Tuesday 3rd November, 11.30am

Complimentary beer or bubbles on arrival
2 course meal
Multi-Draw Raffle
Sweeps
Fashion Parade by Gracious Giving
Lucky Door, Best Dressed and Best Fascinator prizes
All the race action live and loud on the big screen

Bookings and payment essential at QCWT
Ph: 07 4685 5050 OR
Email: qcwt@usq.edu.au

Canopy Management & Budding & Grafting Workshop
2020-10-27 08:30 - 16:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Want to learn the tricks for budding and grafting in your vineyard?
Topics and focus:

Grafting or budding? Selecting the appropriate method
Tools: selection and maintenance
Preparation of Rootstock cuttings
Collection and preparation of vine stock cuttings
Chip budding

Please indicate in your RSVP if you would like to purchase a grafting and budding knife (approx. $27).
Canopy management is the organisation of the shoots, leaves and fruit of the grapevine plant in order to maximise the quality of the
microclimate surrounding them, thus improving quality and yield. It is particularly important in cool-climate areas like the Granite Belt.
This half day workshop with Mike Hayes, will give you the skills that you need to breathe the life back into tired vines.
Topics and focus:

Balancing your vines for optimum wine grape
production
Petiole testing
Shoot thinning and leaf removal
Fruit to leaf ratio
Controlled stress management
Sun burn on fruit
Spray penetration
Turning foliage wires

Extensive course notes covering all aspects of the course techniques will be provided. Course cost includes morning tea and lunch.
There will be the opportunity for questions at 3.30pm over a glass of wine with Mike.

Advanced Barista Techniques & Basic Latte Art
2020-10-06 08:30 - 12:00, 2020-03-31 08:30 - 12:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
This course has been designed specifically for professional development, giving the attendee an insight into what advanced barista techniques are currently being used in the speciality coffee industry. Advanced Barista Techniques & Basic Latte Art is an advanced course for learners with basic espresso knowledge and preparation skills.
The content covered includes:

Advanced grinding, dosing and tamping techniques
Understanding new equipment and barista tools
Latte art fundamentals
Heating, foaming and free pouring techniques for latte art
How to free pour 3 common latter art patterns

The cost includes recipe cards and a certificate of attendance. Please book via The Coffee Training Co. website.

Barista Training
2020-09-14 15:30 - 18:30, 2020-03-11 15:30 - 18:30 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Learn the practical aspects of making and serving the perfect coffee.
Frothing milk, making espresso and other common variety café coffee orders and clean and maintain the coffee machine will be amongst the skills you take away from this hands-on 3hr non-accredited course.
The course will focus on the rules to ensure consistent, high quality production and presentation of the numerous styles of coffee regularly ordered today.
Kim Gallaway is the Front of House Supervisor and Trainer at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism. Kim is an industry professional with over 15 years hospitality experience.
To book your place, please contact the college on (07) 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au.

SITSS00051 Food Safety Supervision
2020-05-28 09:00 - 16:30, 2020-04-23 09:00 - 16:30, 2020-04-21 09:00 - 16:30, 2020-02-13 09:00 - 16:30 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Get a handle on food safety planning and critical control points.
Learn how to identify hazards, make corrective actions and implement operational policies and procedures.
People at many levels use these skills in the workplace during the course of their daily activities, including cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen stewards, kitchen hands, bar, food and beverage attendants and sometimes room attendants and front office staff.
Upon the successful completion of this course students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment – SITSS00051 Food Safety Supervision.

SITSS00050 Food Handling
2020-05-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-02-13 09:00 - 12:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
This course is for people handling food in a café, restaurant, school canteen, hotel, supermarkets, fast food outlet, sandwich shop, catering operations or other food retail outlets, under supervision.
Upon the successful completion of this course students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment – SITSS00050 Food Handling.

SITSS00055 Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
2020-05-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2020-04-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-20 09:00 - 15:00, 2019-10-14 09:00 - 15:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
This Responsible Service of Alcohol course covers the skill and knowledge requirements common to all States and Territories for RSA. Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across borders, however you will learn to:

Understand your obligations under the law
Identify customers to whom alcohol service may be refused
Responsibly assist customers to drink within appropriate limits
Assist alcohol affected customers
Refuse service to customers in a professional manner

Upon the successful completion of this course students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment – SITSS00055 Responsible Service of Alcohol.

Laboratory Techniques Workshop
2020-02-26 09:00 - 12:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Want to understand grape and wine analysis laboratory techniques?
Join wine chemistry master, Greg Howell from Vintessential Laboratories to learn the art of basic winery laboratory skills and equipment care.
You will also learn the skill of testing for sulphur dioxide (SO2), pH and titratable acidity; including reagents and equipment care.
This short course will also touch on enzymatic testing and discussions surrounding other relevant tests such as Rebelein Titration and Malic Acid by Thin Liquid Chromatography (TLC).
Course cost includes morning tea.
Greg Howell is the founder and Managing Director of Vintessential Laboratories a major provider of laboratory services and technical products to the wine industry in Australia and internationally. Greg has a Masters of Analytical Chemistry from Deakin University.
To book your place, please contact the college on (07) 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au

Friday Street Food
2019-12-13 16:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Friday Night Street Food is the perfect way to have a Christmas celebration with friends. With the laid back vibe of live music, the ambience of the warm afternoons overlooking the vineyards and spring fed dam, amazing flavours and a relaxing drink there is no better way to spend a Friday evening leading up to the festive season.
Food. Live Music. Fully Licenced Bar. From 4pm.

Advanced Barista & Latte Art
2019-11-19 08:30 - 12:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
What to add creative flare to your perfect coffee? Want to learn more advanced techniques for grinding, dosing and tamping? This specially designed 3.5 hr course will give you a hands on advanced barista experience including Latte art. This course focuses on teaching the foundation of ‘free pouring’ skills which form the basis of the three select patterns common in café art.
During the course Brent, from The Coffee Training Co. will teach you:

Latte art fundamentals
Equipment terminology and safety
Grinding, dosing and tamping techniques
How to achieve milk perfect for latte art
Heating, foaming & free pouring techniques
3 basic patterns for you to practice

Cost includes recipe cards, cooked treats and a coffee/tea.
Brent is the founder of The Coffee Training Co. based on the Sunshine Coast and has a rich history in the specialty coffee industry, focusing on training and development. Starting his career in 2001 as a barista, he realised his love for coffee and in the coming years Brent went on to complete his diploma in Hospitality Management.

Budding & Grafting
2019-11-07 08:30 - 14:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Want to learn the tricks and ticks for budding and grafting in your vineyard?
Topics and focus:

Grafting or budding? Selecting the appropriate method.
Tools: selection and maintenance.
Preparation of rootstock cuttings.
Collection and preparation of vine stock cuttings.
Splice grafting.
Chip budding.

Extensive course notes covering aspects of budding and grafting techniques. Please indicate in your RSVP if you would like to purchase a grafting and budding knife (approx. $25).
Cost for the workshop is $85 and includes tuition, course materials, morning tea and lunch.
This workshop will be conducted by Mike Hayes, the founder and director of Vine to Wine Consulting and is the Director Vineyard and Winery Operations at Sirromet Winery. Mike has worked in all aspects of the industry for over 39 years and is a winner of not only the Churchill fellowship but has also been named 2017 ASVO Winemaker of the Year. This wine professional will have you captivated.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 2
2019-10-22 08:30 - 2019-10-24 16:30 | Brisbane (Venue TBC)
Do you want to take your wine knowledge to the next level? The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits qualification provides an industry standard introduction to the main styles of wines and spirits available to front-line staff involved in the service or sale of wine and spirits. This qualification aims to provide the product knowledge and skills in the storage and service of wines required to prepare a person for employment in wine hospitality or retail.
This qualification is recognized internationally in over 55 countries. Course topics include:

Factors influencing style
Grape varieties
Key wine producing regions of the world
Sparkling wines
Sweet wines and fortified wines
Spirits & liqueurs
Information & advice for customers & staff
Describing the characteristics of the principal wines of the world

Please note the cut off date for this course is 7 October 2019.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 1
2019-10-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Brisbane (Venue TBC)
This qualification is ideal for people who don’t know much about wine and are keen to learn to increase their employment opportunities, or for their own personal interest. Employment opportunities where the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines would be very applicable include cafes and restaurants, wine bars, hotels and bottle shops.

Wine tasting is offered to adult students as part of this program. Students who are under 18 years of age or do not taste wine for health or religious reasons may still complete course requirements and obtain the qualification.

Please note the registration cut off date for this course is 7 October 2019.

Friday Street Food
2019-09-20 16:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Friday Night Street Food is the perfect way to bring friends together and enjoy the warm spring weather. With the laid back vibe of live music, the ambience of the warm afternoons overlooking the vineyards and spring fed dam, amazing flavours and a relaxing drink there is no better way to spend a Friday evening.
Food. Live Music. Fully Licenced Bar. From 4pm.

Gateway Workshop Toowoomba
2019-09-11 09:00 - 13:30 | St Joseph’s College Toowoomba, 54 James Street, Rangeville, Queensland, 4350, Australia
Student & Teacher Gateway Workshop
The Gateway to Industry program is pleased to bring you an exciting day filled with expert industry presenters to share their knowledge and industry experience to teachers and students. This event promises to provide you unrivalled insight into the food, wine and tourism industry. We will also be discussing the large amount of diverse career opportunities available in the industry and providing important ‘next steps’ on how to get a job or further education after leaving school.
Spaces are limited so please register for this event ASAP at eventbrite to avoid missing out.
Event Overview
Workshop format – rotating groups will see 4 industry speakers on the day each presenting for 40 minutes occurring simultaneously. Teachers and students are encouraged to ask questions with each speaker.
Chef Demonstration
Barista Demonstration
Human Resources Expert
Young Tourism Leader
Timing
8.45am for 9am start
9.00am to 9.30am – first presentation
9.40am – 10.10am – second presentation
10.10am to 10.45am – morning tea
10.50am – 11.20am – third presentation
11.30am to 12.00pm – fourth presentation
12.00pm – 1.30pm – lunch and networking (presenters and teachers only)
Please note that this is a free workshop.

First Batch Coffee Roastery Tour
2019-09-10 09:00 - 12:30 | Coffee Training Co., 2/8 Venture Drive, Noosaville, Qld, 4566, Australia
This Professional Development workshop was been specifically developed by First Batch Coffee Roasters for the Gateway Network of Schools.
At First Batch Coffee Roasters we roast specialty coffee, both blends and single origins, using a fluid bed air roasting system. Being one of only five roasters of its kind in Australia we will take you on a journey to help you better understand a traditional roasting system vs a fluid bed air roasting system.
Inclusions:
Green bean selection & procurement
Specialty coffee roasting principles
Quality assurance practices
2kg sample roaster demonstration
25kg production roaster demonstration
Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance & 250grms of First Batch Coffee.
Light refreshments included.
To register your place in this professional development, please go to First Batch Coffee Roasters.

Spring Cooking Demo & Dine
2019-09-07 18:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Dine in Varias restaurant and experience and celebrate the changing colours and flavours of Spring with a drink on arrival.
You’ll visit the kitchen with foundation chef, Andrew Simpson for a cooking demonstration to learn the tips and tricks for a tasty Spring menu then on to experience the culinary delights first hand.
