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Training

Our unique training courses aim to get people working in tuckshops skilled and qualified to make the tuckshop a place of pride in the school community.

Can’t see a training date in our calendar that suits your tuckshop? Let us know what course you’re interested in and what dates you’re available and we can work with you.

For virtual training courses – due to postage timelines, for any registrations made within the week before the course date, the participant will need to print course materials, which will be forwarded by email once payment is made.

Provides a set of skills to work hygienically when handling food and to ensure the safety of food during its storage, preparation, display, service and disposal.
This self-paced, online Volunteer Management course will help you develop a strategic approach for engaging volunteers in your school community.
Gain knowledge about food allergens to develop best practice procedures to ensure safe food provision to students and staff with food allergy.
Provides you with the skills and confidence to develop a healthy tuckshop menu that meets the needs of your school community.
Provides you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage a successful and sustainable tuckshop that meets your school community's needs.
Free to members and non-members, this self-paced online training course will provide tuckshop staff and volunteers with basic food handling knowledge.

Upcoming Events & Training

Network Meetings

Convenors love connecting with each other, but how often do you get the chance? QAST holds face-to-face (one per term in each region) and regular state-wide virtual network meetings. All convenors, volunteers and P&C members are welcome to attend.

Training Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations received within 7 days of the course date – 100% of the course fee will be retained by QAST.
  • Cancellations received within 8 to 14 days of the course date – 50% of the course fee will be retained by QAST.
  • Cancellations received within 15 days of the course date – full refund less administration fee of $50.00 applies.
  • Cancellation due to illness – 100% course fee will be refunded if a Doctor’s certificate is provided.
  • Transferring to another course – cancellation fee is removed; however, a $50 administration fee will be incurred. Please note one course transfer only is allowed. If a second course transfer is requested 100% of the course fee will be retained by QAST.

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