Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SITHFAB011, 'Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Evaluate beers, spirits and liqueurs.

1.1.Identify and examine the characteristics of a range of both Australian and imported beers, spirits and liqueurs using sensory evaluation techniques.

1.2.Review other information about beers, spirits and liqueurs to complement sensory evaluation process.

1.3.Develop informed opinions about beers, spirits and liqueurs to support work as a beverage specialist.

2. Handle, store and monitor beers, spirits and liqueurs.

2.1.Store and cellar products according to particular requirements for different beers, spirits and liqueurs.

2.2.Monitor product quality and recognise impaired quality based on broad knowledge of beers, spirits and liqueurs.

2.3.Resolve issues with beverage quality through appropriate corrective action.

3. Advise customers on beers, spirits and liqueurs.

3.1.Provide accurate advice about Australian and imported beers, spirits and liqueurs to customers.

3.2.Discuss different styles and features of beers, spirits and liqueurs, taking account of customer level of knowledge.

3.3.Determine business considerations when providing advice and make adjustments accordingly.

3.4.Assist customers in selecting beverages according to taste, price preferences and other specific needs.

4. Extend and update knowledge of beers, spirits and liqueurs.

4.1.Conduct formal and informal research to access current, accurate and relevant information about beers, spirits and liqueurs.

4.2.Identify customer taste trends based on customer contact and workplace interactions.

4.3.Source information on current and emerging beverage service trends and customer preferences.

4.4.Provide informed input about beers, spirits and liqueurs to support organisational activities.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SITHFAB011 appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIT31007 - Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
  • SIT20207 - Certificate II in Hospitality
  • SIT30107 - Certificate III in Tourism
  • SIT31107 - Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie)
  • SIT30407 - Certificate III in Tourism (Visitor Information Services)
  • SIT30707 - Certificate III in Hospitality
  • SIT31209 - Certificate III in Holiday Parks and Resorts
  • SIT40307 - Certificate IV in Hospitality
  • SIT20107 - Certificate II in Tourism
  • SIT60307 - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
  • SIT40407 - Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
  • SIT60107 - Advanced Diploma of Tourism
  • SIT50307 - Diploma of Hospitality
  • SIT20509 - Certificate II in Holiday Parks and Resorts
  • FDF20411 - Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
  • FDF30411 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
  • SIT50416 - Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • SIT60316 - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • SIT30716 - Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)
  • SIT40416 - Certificate IV in Hospitality
  • SIT30616 - Certificate III in Hospitality

And the skillsets: