Are you a new convenor who wants to learn the ins and outs of managing a tuckshop or canteen? Or an established convenor keen to brush up on their management skills or learn how to make the tuckshop more efficient? Or perhaps you oversee the running of your tuckshop and want to gain a better understanding of how it should operate?

Our Tuckshop Management Course is for you!

QAST has developed the Tuckshop Management Course to give you the skills and confidence to run a successful and sustainable tuckshop.

The course will introduce you to a range of information, tools and templates that can be personalised to your tuckshop, to ensure its smooth running.

What will be covered?

This course includes five key modules:

1. Goals, policies and managing stock
2. Menu planning
3. Financials – Costing, pricing and mark-up
4. Organising your tuckshop/canteen
5. Working with your community.

Of course, we can’t cover everything in one day but from our years of experience, we’ve determined the key topics to help you. The course will be especially useful for new convenors, but even established staff will pick up new ideas. You’ll also get the opportunity to share ideas and network with other convenors attending this course.

Is there any assessment?

There is no assessment to complete with this course, so that we can maximise time for learning and group discussion.

Following completion of the course, the QAST team are happy to providing ongoing support for members in implementing their learnings.

How is the course delivered?

Face to Face

The course is delivered either at the QAST training room in Coorparoo, or from a school in your local area. The course runs from 9:00am until 4pm.

Virtual classroom (online)

The course will be delivered via a Zoom conference session with a maximum of 8 students in your class, to ensure sufficient support for each student from your trainer. Adequate breaks will be provided throughout the course delivery. To participate, students will need to have access to a computer with a camera. You will be expected to participate fully in the class, so please ensure you have a private space to work from without interruption.

Students will be emailed the Participant Workbook prior to the course.

How much does the course cost?

QAST member: $250 (inc. GST).

Please note this course is for QAST members only.

How do I register?

Simply complete the registration form at the top of this page and email to admin@qast.org.au. Payment must also be received prior to the course.

Upcoming course dates:

• 22 July 2025 (virtual) (COURSE FULL)
• 28 July 2025 (face to face – QAST office, Coorparoo)

Please contact the team to express interest in additional dates. Courses are scheduled based on the day/time selected by those on the waiting list.

If you need any more information or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team on (07) 3324 1511.

If there isn’t a course scheduled for your local area, please contact us to go on the waiting list.

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.