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From baking to bartending, culinary and restaurant certifications to operating your own food truck, Wake Tech has a short-term training program to get you the skills you need for in-demand jobs in the Triangle region. Learn the science, techniques and trends that will give you the foundational knowledge to be prepared for the challenges face by professionals in the hospitality industry.

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Hospitality Hotel & Restaurant Certifications

  • Course ID: HOS-4040A3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Learn the business of the hospitality industry! This comprehensive course will examine hotel and restaurant operations from "front of the house" to "back of the house," with the guest experience in mind. You'll build knowledge and essential skills in the latest practices and technologies used in the industry, and you'll prepare for the variety of challenges faced by hospitality management professionals. You'll gain a global perspective on present and future needs and trends in hospitality services. This course will help students with long term hospitality career success and industry leadership.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of course, participants will • have specific skills training that lead to professional certification in different aspects of the hospitality industry. • be prepared for entry-level lodging & other hospitality positions •Promote Confidence and positive work ethics. • Provide smooth transition to Lodging Management Program or high level hospitality coursework.


Outline of instruction

Topics included are
• Introduction to Hospitality and Lodging
• Beverages, Restaurants, and Managed Services
• Tourism, Recreation, Attractions, Clubs and Gaming
• Assemblies, Events, Attractions, Leadership and Management.
• Front Desk Representative Certification ( American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute)
• ServSafe Training Certification (National Restaurant Association)
• TIPS Certification
• Exposure to a Property Management System (P.M.S) for Reservations and Check-in procedures.
• Micros Point of Sale Training.
• Guest Speakers
The students will be required to complete their weekly online sessions once user ID's and passwords are provided by the instructor.


Contact Hours

168

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, National Restaurant Association , TIPS Certification

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

Introduction to Hospitality,8/e (no printed book ) ISBN # 013521436-X. ( e-text + My Hospitality Lab). Servsafe Manager 7th Edition ISBN 978-1-58280-309-8 , Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS Program) and Front Desk Rep Certification Passwords will be provided to the students . Codes for the Online portion of the class will be provided by the instructor. Servsafe Text books will be provided for classroom use only.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Students must complete all the required assignments with the minimum grade requirements per topic to successfully complete the course. An average of 70 % or higher will be required to get the final certification."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Hotel Employees, Restaurant Employees,Out of Work Students, High School Graduates, Career Change, Event Planners, Caterers,Seniors, Home Makers,New Careers, Career Change, Au Pair Students, Exchange Students.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes, Catering, Cruise Ships,Event Planning etc.

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

"Employment of food and beverage serving and related workers is projected to grow 16.87 percent from 2021-2030 about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job opportunities in most dining establishments will be excellent.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Banquet Set Up

Banquet Waiter

Bellman

Restaurant Service

Reservation Agent

Front Office Agent

Guest Service Representative

Housekeeping

Related Courses

CUL-3075B3

CUL-3075A3


Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
311374 07/14/25 - 09/16/25 Public Safety Education Campus 442.00 11 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Barbering III - Advanced

  • Course ID: BAR-3100C7
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
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The final chapter in your preparation for a barbering career! After learning theory and practice for hair, scalp, and facial care; barbering products; customer service; and shop management, you're ready to show off your skills. On completion of this course, you'll be eligible to take the NC State Board of Barber Examiners' apprentice licensure exam - and spread your wings!

Course Objectives

Review Barbering I and Barbering II

Learn Women's Haircutting and Styling, Chemical Texture Services, Haircoloring and Lightening, Nails and Manicuring

Learn State Board Preparation and Licensing Laws, Barbershop Management, and The Job Search


Outline of instruction

Lesson 1 & 2
• Women's Haircutting and Styling
• Men's Haircutting and Styling

Lesson 3 & 4
• Chemical Texture Services
• Haircoloring and Lightening
• Nails and Manicuring

Lesson 5 & 6
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry

Lesson 7 & 8
• The History of Barbering
• Professional Image
• Infection Control and a Safe Work Practices
• Business Planning

Lesson 9 & 10
• Business Planning
• State Board Preparation and Licensing Laws

Lesson 11 & 12
• State Board Preparation and Licensing Laws
• Business Planning

Lesson 13 & 14
• Barbershop Management
• The Job Search
• Business Planning


Contact Hours

396

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

NC Board of Barber Examiners

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Barbering I and Barbering II

Text and Supplies Needed

Milady's Standard: Professional Barbering Textbook & Workbook, a styling mannequin and barber supplies.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Barbering Lab

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Public and Barber Program I & II students.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Barber - Stylist

Related Courses

BAR-3100A7

BAR-3100D7

BAR-3100E7

BAR-3100F7

BAR-3100B7


Course Contact Information

William Graham
919-866-5727
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Secrets of the Caterer

  • Course ID: SEF-3001IE
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Catering is a business that has become very popular, especially for those who love to cook and plan parties. From weddings, to showers, to business parties, catering is a home-based business that gives the caterer an exciting and creative career. In this introductory course, you will learn how to put your cooking and party planning skills to work. Learn the fundamentals of the catering business, how to cook for large crowds, organize your kitchen, manage your time, and work with clients. The course focuses on cooking skills every caterer needs, with an introduction to the business side of catering. You'll also receive many unique and tested recipes that you can use to jump-start your business. Build your catering skills and begin a new and exciting career today.

Course Objectives

Learn how to build your personal pantry so that you always have the right tools on hand for any kind of catering activity.

Study how to arrange and present food in creative ways. You'll find out about easy and effective garnishes and how to work with them.

Discover the secrets caterers use to prepare delicious main courses.


Outline of instruction

Lesson 1 - Getting Started
Have you dreamed of having fun and making money while cooking delicious food? Well, dream no more! Today we're going to learn all about the wonderful world of catering. You'll find out what the catering business is really like. We'll look into the ups and downs of having a home-based business. You'll get to explore your personal skill set. And finally, you'll do some cooking.

Lesson 2 - Quality Ingredients
Chefs often say that the key to great cooking is using quality ingredients. But what exactly are quality ingredients any way? After today, you'll know what they are and how to choose them. You'll also learn how to build your personal pantry so that you always have the right tools on hand for any kind of catering activity. And you'll get what every caterer needs: several exciting and delicious recipes.

Lesson 3 - Preparing Beautiful Food
Since we're first attracted to food with our eyes, delicious food also needs to be beautiful. In this lesson, you'll discover techniques for making any dish visually attractive. You'll learn how to arrange and present food in creative ways. You'll find out about easy and effective garnishes and how to work with them. And then you'll get to practice your new skills with several recipes.

Lesson 4 - Appetizers
Appetizers and hors d' oeuvres are an important part of any catered meal. So in this lesson, you'll learn how to pair appetizers and hors d' oeuvres with entrées. You'll see how to make them attractive and how to present them to your guests. And last, but not least, you'll get several tried-and-true appetizers and hors d' oeuvres recipes.

Lesson 5 - Main Courses
Today you'll learn the secrets caterers use to prepare delicious main courses. You'll find out how to choose the best main course, select the right ingredients for them, and serve them to your guests. And you'll have the opportunity to prepare several main courses.

Lesson 6 - Delicious Desserts
From brownies to cheesecake, everyone loves dessert! So today we'll explore different kinds of desserts and how to choose the right one for your event. You'll learn a number of dessert-making secrets and you'll have an opportunity to prepare several of them.

Lesson 7 - Beverages
Drinks are an important part of any meal. As a caterer, you'll always want to serve beverages that are refreshing and unique. So in this lesson, you'll learn all about teas, coffees, and punches. You'll get delicious recipes you can try and you'll see how to garnish drinks for that extra special touch.

Lesson 8 - Serving It Up: Presentation
Stemware, flatware, dishes, oh my! Don't worry: serving dishes don't have to be cause for great concern. With just a few tips and tricks under your belt, you'll learn how to choose the best serving dishes and flatware for any occasion. Today you'll see how to keep things practical, but still make everything beautiful. You'll also learn how to formally arrange flatware for any occasion. And of course, you'll get more recipes.

Lesson 9 - Condiments and Sides
Condiments and sides are a critical part of a great meal. They can also be a big headache. But with the skills you'll learn today, you'll be able to provide condiments and sides without any fuss. You'll find out how to serve them easily, safely, and without a bunch of problems.

Lesson 10 - Event and Menu Planning: Make It Special
Menu planning may seem a bit overwhelming. After all, combining the right items with the right event can be difficult. But you can master this planning skill! In this lesson, you'll learn to create the perfect menu for the perfect event. You'll see how you can manage menu items and keep your menu from becoming boring or too complicated. You'll even find a number of sample menus and recipes you can use for your events.

Lesson 11 - Managing the Business of Catering
Since catering is a business, you'll need to manage expenses and turn a profit. Today, we'll cover managing the business of catering. You'll learn how to price menus, figure profit, track your income and expenses, create contracts, and arrive at a healthy bottom line. You'll also find out how to set personal boundaries and take care of yourself so that your catering business doesn't overwhelm your life.

Lesson 12 - Your First Catering Event
In this lesson, we'll walk through a day in the life of a caterer. You'll see how to work with your client, how to help your client choose the right food, and how to get a signed contract and down payment. Next, you'll discover how to organize your time, plan the event, and deliver your first job with great success. Using what you learn today, you'll be able to plan and complete your first catering job!


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Text and Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Notes:
Food preparation laws and licensing vary from state-to-state. It is important to always check your local and state government for licensing information and restrictions.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date"

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of the catering business.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Bartending 101

  • Course ID: SEF-3001A3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
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Bartending 101 is an introductory course into bartending and craft mixology. Learn the basics of becoming a bartender. This course will prepare you for bartending through emphasis on ABC Laws, alcohol responsibilities, alcohol awareness, and bar setup. Students will train in bar operations and procedures common in full service bars along with pouring and mixing drinks. Students will be introduced to Beer, Wine and Spirit, glassware along with professional bar tools and garnish use.
Students will be TIPS ( (Training for Intervention Procedures) certified upon successful completion of the course. At the end of the course, students should be able to function behind any contemporary bar structure, being both cost-effective in the design of classical cocktails and ensuring drinks are executed professionally and profitably.

Course Objectives

Be able to prepare and provide knowledge on the basics of bartending, alcohol responsibilities, ABC Laws, alcohol awareness, bar setups, and how to make various drinks.
Students will have basic knowledge in the makings of wine, beer, spirits and non -alcoholic beverages .Students will get trained and certified in TIPS ( (Training for Intervention Procedures) upon successful completion of the course


Outline of instruction

Session 1: Introduction to Bartending, Safety Instructions, Alcohol Responsibility and Awareness
Session 2 : Introduction to Bar Setup and Demonstration of Proper Pouring using Bartending Tools
Session 3: Cream Drinks, 2 liquor drinks,
Session 4: Exotic Drinks, Martini's , Manhattan Drinks, Tropical Drinks
Session 5: Short Sour Drinks, Shot Drinks,
Session 6: TIPS Certifications (Training for Intervention Procedures)
Session 7: TIPS Finals and Practice Session
Session 8: Final Exams ( Practical and Hands on)


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

TIPS Certification

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

Maran Illustrated Bartending, ISBN :9781592009442

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Students must get a 70% or higher to pass TIPS Certification. Students must be able to demonstrate the hands on portion by making 5 accurately prepared drinks in 8 minutes to pass."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Persons pursuing studies in the areas of Culinary, Food and Beverage, and Hospitality disciplines are ideally suited to take this foundation bartending course given its relevance and underpinnings to major areas of these disciplines. Additionally, individuals who are already bartenders, caterers and event coordinators, individuals desiring formal certification, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts seeking professional guidance, and certification, are ideally suited for enrolment.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Bartenders, Bar backs, Bar Managers

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Employment of bartenders is projected to grow 12 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. High turnover is expected to result in good job opportunities. Strong competition is expected in popular restaurants and fine-dining establishments, where tips are highest.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Bartenders

Bar Attendants

Bar Backs

Bar Supervisors

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

How to Start a Food Truck Business

  • Course ID: SEF-3001B3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Are you interested in starting a food truck business? This course will show you how to be a part of the hottest dining trend around! You'll find out what's required to operate a mobile food unit safely and legally - licenses and permits; zoning laws; federal, state, and local regulations; health and safety concerns; taxes; and more. The course also includes business essentials such as creating a business plan, securing a business loan, budgeting, and costing. At the end of the course you'll take the ServSafe Manager Certification Exam, which is mandatory for food truck operators.

Course Objectives

learn the requirements for starting a food truck business. At the conclusion of the course students will have the knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, zoning, licenses, and permits needed. Students will also gain the knowledge of the major components needed to construct a business plan as well. Food truck owners are required to have a certification in Serv Safe, and at the end of this course all students are required to take and pass the Serv Safe exam.


Outline of instruction

Wake County Environmental Services-
Teacher Intro and Student Intro (Why did you sign up for this course?)
Speaking the Same Language ,
Role of Wake County Environmental Services
NC Rules and NC Food Code
Top Ten Most Common Mistakes
What is a Commissary and Commissary Requirements (Wake Co. Video)
Basic Construction
Water and Sewer Tanks
Why an LP Gas Inspection? (Philly Explosion 2 videos)
Where can I operate (Local and Statewide)
Wake County Food Truck Application Process

Tour a Food Truck and Q&A with owners
Tips for Menu Design
The Yellow Submarine (Individual Exercise/Class Discussion)
Required Food Truck Equipment
Equipment Installation (Wake Co. Video)
New Build Versus Used
Water Heaters and Generators
Supplemental Cook Rooms
Wake County Food Truck Application Process
Design a Food Truck and Menu (Groups Activity and Class Presentation)
Questions and Answers

Zoning & City Requirements
Introduction to City of Raleigh guidelines to operating a food truck, both on private property and the public right of way. Understanding who
you need to contact within the municipality. What permits, agreements or licenses may be required for the home base of the food truck business
and the municipalities the food truck will be operating in.
How to determine if a property is eligible to allow the operation of a food truck. Understanding how specific Zoning districts could impact
this .Understanding the difference between sole proprietorships, corporations, limited liability companies and general partnerships.
Understanding the purpose, need and process to secure a N.C. Sales and Use Certificate. Understanding Insurance requirements and
additional insured endorsements. Preparing a successful submittal package and sketch plan of the property you wish to operate on.

Business Plan, Loans, Marketing, etc.-
Ways to Start Your Business, Pros & Cons of Starting Your Own Business, Pros & Cons of Franchising, Developing a Business Plan,
Capitalizing/Financing types of Legal Entities. Which legal structures is best for you, Business Insurance, Business Licenses & Permits, Accounting
Basics & Business, Marketing & Advertising . Guest Speakers related to the Food Truck Industry

ServSafe Certification-
Providing Safe Food, Forms of Contamination, The Safe Food Handler, The Flow of Food An Introduction , Purchasing, Receiving, Storage,
The Flow of Food (Preparation), The Flow of Food (Holding, Serving), Food Safety Management, Safe Facilities and Pest Management, Cleaning
and Sanitizing. Final Exam is given on last day of class.


Contact Hours

33

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

ServSafe Certification

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

Books will be provided to the students for use only.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Class participation and successful completion of ServSafe Certification Exam by obtaining 75% or higher grade as per the National Restaurant Association."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Food Truck Owners & Operators, Restaurants, Small Business, Chefs,

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Food Truck Entrepreneur's and Cooks, Chefs etc.

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Food Truck Industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country right now . Wake County is considered the top 3 Foodie Town with the top food trucks in the country.
According to IBISWorld industry research, food trucks generate $857 million in annual revenue and employ nearly 15,000 people. The industry has grown by around 10 percent annually over the last five years and is expected to generate $2.7 billion by 2017.Overall employment of cooks is projected to grow 4 percent from 2014 to 2026.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

CUL-3340B3


Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312155 08/12/25 - 09/16/25 Public Safety Education Campus 320.00 9 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Bilingual Continuing Education Cosmetology I Introduction Blended (Spanish & English)

  • Course ID: COS-3201I7
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
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¿Le gustaria aprender sobre el estudio del cabello, piel y las uñas? En este curso aprenderá los conceptos básicos de la cosmetología, incluyendo el imagen profesional, sanidad (o higiene), bacteriología, anatomía, champú, relajación, ética y la manicura. Otros temas relacionados serán introducidos como son las prácticas fundamentales de los servicios de cosmetología, tales como tintes y decoloración del cabello, entubado y pedicuras.
La instrucción teórica será en línea a través de Microsoft Teams y CIMA. Los estudiantes deben completar las dos clases, Habilidades Informáticas Básicas para la Fuerza Laboral Actual: HRD-3005BC2 y Habilidades Digitales para la Fuerza Laboral Actual: HRD-3005BJ2 antes de tomar esta clase.
Este curso es bilingüe (español e inglés).

Course Objectives

learn to accurately select and use appropriate commercial products on customers' hair and skin.

learn to demonstrate proper professional hygiene, grooming, and attitude.

learn to perform and thrive in a multicultural diverse environment.

learn to demonstrate mastery of manipulative skills.

learn to safely and competently apply concepts of all phases of Cosmetology in a salon settings.

learn how to successfully take the NC State Board of Cosmetic Art Board theory and practical exams.

learn how to achieve gainful employment in the Cosmetology industry.


Outline of instruction

Lesson 1: Theory Concepts
Orientation- Welcome, Introduction to School Policies/Student Handbook and Curriculum
Chapter 5- Infection Control: Principals and Practices

Lesson1: Practical Application
Intro to Cosmetology
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Shampooing
Conditioning
Manikin Care
Scalp Treatments
Student practice

Lesson 2: Theory Concepts
Review Chapter 5- Infection Control: Principals and Practices
Introduce/teach Chapter 1- History and Career Opportunities

Lesson 2: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
How to hold implements
Sectioning for zero degree and blunt haircut
Student practice

Lesson 3: Theory Concepts
Review Chapter 1- History and Career Opportunities
Introduce/teach Chapter 2-Life Skills

Properties of the Hair and Scalp

Lesson 3: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Sectioning for spiral and piggyback perm wrap
Perm rollers and placement
Student practice

Lesson 4: Theory Concepts
Review Chapter 2-Life Skills
Introduce/teach Chapter 3- Your professional Image
Properties of the Hair and Scalp continued

Lesson 4: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Braiding Concepts
Twisting Concepts Student practice

Lesson 5: Theory Concepts
Review Chapter 3- Your professional Image
Introduce/teach Chapter 4- Communicating for Success
Principles of Hair Design
Shampooing/Rinsing and Conditioning

Lesson 5: Practical Applications
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Razor cutting
Sectioning for a basic haircut
Basic haircut
Client consultation
Student practice

Lesson 6: Theory Concepts
Review Chapter 4- Communicating for Success
Introduce/teach Chapter 6- General Anatomy & Physiology

Lesson 6: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Zero degree haircut
Basic haircut
Client consultation
Student practice

Lesson 7: Theory Concepts
Chapter 6- General Anatomy & Physiology

Lesson 7: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Up do styling
French twist
Timed student practice

Lesson 8: Theory Concepts
Chapter 6- General Anatomy & Physiology
Introduce/teach Chapter 11- Properties of the Hair & Scalp

Lesson 8: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Wet/dry wraps
Basic roller set and bases
Sectioning /basic perm wrap
Discuss roller size, partings, end papers test curls, and rod placement

Lesson 9: Theory Concepts
Review Chapter 11- Properties of the Hair & Scalp

Lesson 9: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Blow dry styling
Round brush styling
Thermal styling
Pressing and curling
Student practice

Lesson 10: Theory Concepts
Review Chapter 11- Properties of the Hair & Scalp
Introduce/teach Chapter 15- Scalp Care, Shampooing, and Conditioning

Lesson 10: Practical Application
Finger waving
Pin curls
Ridge curl
Eyebrow tweezing and waxing
Student practice

Lesson 11: Theory Concepts
Review Chapter 15- Scalp Care, Shampooing, and Conditioning

Lesson 11: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Makeup consultation
Basic facial
Eyebrow tweezing and waxing
Makeup applications
Student practice

Lesson 12: Theory Concepts
Review Chapter 15- Scalp Care, Shampooing, and Conditioning
Revisit Chapter 5- Infection Control: Principals and Practices

Lesson 12: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Basic manicuring
Intro /Relaxer applications
Student practice

Lesson 13: Theory Concepts
Review/Revisit Chapters: 1-4

Lesson 13: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Pedicuring
Manicuring
Intro/Hair color application
Mixing
Allergy test
Frosting
Foiling
Student practice

Lesson 14: Theory Concepts
Review/Revisit Chapters: 6, 11, 15

Lesson 14: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Color concepts
Pedicuring
Manicuring
Student practice

Lesson 15: Theory Concepts
Review all chapters 1-6, 11, 15 for Exit Written exam

Lesson 15: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Review
Timed practice
Mock State Board exam

Lesson 16: Theory Concepts
Exit Exam for Beginners
Begin project sheet # 1
Receive assigned station duties

Lesson 16: Practical Application
3 Infection Control Procedures: demonstration and practice of Blood Exposure on self and client and disinfection procedures.
Students transition to Advanced department
Students practice on live models


Contact Hours

424

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Los estudiantes deben presentar comprobante de High School Diploma, GED o HiSET.
Se requiere una identificación oficial gubernamental.
Presentar el tax ID (ITIN).
Los estudiantes deben completar las dos clases, Habilidades Informáticas Básicas para la Fuerza Laboral Actual: HRD-3005BC2 y Habilidades Digitales para la Fuerza Laboral Actual: HRD-3005BJ2 antes de tomar esta clase.
*La instrucción teórica para este curso se llevará a cabo en línea a través de Microsoft Teams y CIMA.

Text and Supplies Needed

Spanish Milady Standard 14th Edition Cosmetology Textbook
Spanish Milady Cosmetology 14th Edition Theory Workbook
Spanish Milady Cosmetology 14th Edition Exam Review book
CIMA- Platform Spanish
Cosmetology Kit
Laptop or tablet for online portion of the program
All Black scrubs embroidered with full name, program, and school's logo
All Black shoes and socks
WTCC College ID

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Online Theory instruction via Microsoft Teams and CIMA.
Cosmetology Lab
Students must complete the Basic Computer Skills for Today's Workforce- HRD-3005BC2 and Digital Skills for Today's Workforce- HRD-3005BJ2 prior to taking this class.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Satisfactory completion of assignments and providing salon services with an average grade of 80."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

El curso está dirigido a candidatos, bilingües en español, que estén interesados en el campo de la Cosmetología y busquen obtener una licencia de Cosmetología.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Cosmetologists

Related Courses

COS-3201K7


Course Contact Information

Maribel Jefferies
919-334-1590
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Barbering II - Intermediate (B)

  • Course ID: BAR-3100J7
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Are you ready for employment in a full-service barber-styling shop. This training is based on the requirements for the NC State Board of Barber Examiners' licensure exam. It provides theory and practice in hair cutting and styling, coloring, and relaxing; shampooing and scalp treatments; shaving; and facials as well as product knowledge, shop management, and customer service psychology. The curriculum is presented in a professional manner; with diligent study, students will be prepared to pass the exam and work as apprentice barbers and then as registered barbers. Instructors are licensed by the board and stay abreast of the latest services, methods, and training.

Course Objectives

Learn Electricity and Light Therapy, Properties and Disorders of the skin, Properties and Disorders of the Hair and Scalp, Treatment of the Hair and Scalp

Learn Men's Facial Massage and Treatments, Shaving and Facial Design, Men's Haircutting and Styling, Men's Hairpieces


Outline of instruction

Lesson 1 & 2
• Electricity and Light Therapy
• Properties and Disorders of the skin

Lesson 3 & 4
• Properties and Disorders of the Hair and Scalp
• Treatment of the Hair and Scalp

Lesson 5 & 6
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry

Lesson 7 & 8
• Men's Facial Massage and Treatments
• Shaving and Facial Design

Lesson 9 & 10
• Bacteriology
• Infection Control and a Safe Work Practices

Lesson 11 & 12
• Chemical Texture Services

Lesson 13 & 14
• Haircoloring and Lightening


Contact Hours

396

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

NC Board of Barber Examiners

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Barber Program I - Introduction

Text and Supplies Needed

Milady's Standard: Professional Barbering Textbook & Workbook, a styling mannequin and barber supplies

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Public and Barbering I - Introduction students.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Professional Barber-Stylist

Related Courses

BAR-3100D7

BAR-3100C7


Course Contact Information

William Graham
919-866-5727
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Bilingual ServSafe (Spanish/English)

  • Course ID: SEF-3001V3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Aprende los principios de seguridad y sanidad en la industria del servicio de alimentos. El objetivo de este curso es capacitar a los profesionales en esta rama enfocándonos en los conceptos básicos de ServSafe® que cumple con el requisito de NC persona a cargo (PIC) para los establecimientos de alimentos. El incumplimiento de este requisito resultará en la pérdida de dos puntos en la calificación de inspección del establecimiento. Los estudiantes son responsables de proveer su propio libro Servsafe Manager Séptima Edición en Español y el Examen ServSafe (Scantron) que están disponibles en la librería del campus principal (Southern Campus) de Wake Tech. El número de teléfono de la librería es 919-772-4204 o en línea en ServSafe.com.

Course Objectives

Una vez completada con éxito el curso, los estudiantes tendrán un conocimiento adecuado de manipulación de alimentos y entenderá las reglas y regulaciones actualizadas según lo dictado en ServSafe Manager's el libro.




Outline of instruction

1.Day One: Proporcionar alimentos seguros, formas de contaminación, manejador correcto y seguro de alimentos, una introducción del flujo de alimentos, compras, recibimiento y almacenamiento.
2.Day Two: El flujo de los alimentos (Preparación), flujo de los alimentos (manejo, forma de servirlos), manejo de seguridad alimentaria, instalaciones seguras y manejo de plagas, limpieza y sanidad. El examen final será proporcionado en el segundo día.


Contact Hours

12

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

ServSafe Certification (National Restaurant Association)

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

Los estudiantes son responsables de proveer su propio libro ServSafe Manager Séptima Edición en Español y la hoja del Examen ServSafe (Scantron).

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance"Los estudiantes son responsables de traer su propio libro Servsafe Manager Séptima Edición en Español y la hoja del Examen ServSafe (Scantron). Los estudiantes deben obtener un 75% o más para pasar el curso de ServSafe según los requisitos de la Asociación Nacional de Restaurantes. Los estudiantes deben presentar una identificación válida para participar en los exámenes.
No se permitirán dispositivos electrónicos durante los exámenes.

"

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Trabajadores de servicios de alimentos, supervisores de restaurantes, gerentes, propietarios de camiones de comida y tiendas.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Manejadores de alimentos, Supervisores y Gerentes

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

El condado de Wake requiere que una persona esté certificada a través de ServSafe si hay una inspección en el establecimiento alimenticio.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Certificado de ServSafe

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
313022 07/07/25 - 07/08/25 Public Safety Education Campus 150.00 12 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

NC Barber Instructor Exam Prep - Online

  • Course ID: BAR-3100P7
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Have you ever thought about being a Barber Instructor? This a crash course designed program to prepare individuals to take the examination to become a barber instructor licensed by the NC Board of Barber Examiners. Topics will include instructional planning and teaching methodology, classroom management, practical area management and demonstration of barber services. Participants will also review and discuss all points of NC Board of Barber Examiners rules and regulations to ensure competency and compliance with the guidelines. Participants will receive instruction and constructive feedback from a currently-licensed barber instructor in both the classroom and practical setting.

Course Objectives

Participants will demonstrate mastery of the following concepts, lesson plan development and effective classroom management and supervision.

Participants will learn basic methods of teaching & learning and delivering effective presentations.

Participants will learn the use of educational aids and technology in the classroom, assessing progress, advising and evaluating students, and student barber textbook course material.

Participants will demonstrate their knowledge and skill sets by developing lesson plans and making instructional presentations utilizing audiovisual aids and handouts, mannequins, and various barber implements.


Outline of instruction

Contact Hours

40

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

NC Board of Barber Examiners

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

NC Barber License

Text and Supplies Needed

Milady's Master Educator 3rd Edition (or 2nd Edition), Milady's Standard: Professional Barbering Textbook, a styling mannequin and barber supplies.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Internet access, Windows or iOS and Adobe Reader

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Licensed Barbers

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Barber Instructor

Related Courses

BAR-3100C7


Course Contact Information

William Graham
919-866-5727
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Continuing Education Cosmetology I Introduction

  • Course ID: COS-3201T7
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Become a licensed Cosmetologist - our simulated school salon will be your classroom! This introductory course (the first of a four-part series) covers basic cosmetology concepts and provides the theory and basic practical beginning portion of your training. You'll learn about infection control, sanitation, disinfection, professional image, ethics, anatomy, bacteriology, and more!

Course Objectives

Learn all infection control procedures as mandated by North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts using Subchapter 14T.


Learn about the history of Cosmetology and how it relates to our the industry today.

Learn to demonstrate proper professional hygiene, grooming, and attitude.

Learn to perform and thrive in a multi culturally diverse environment.

Learn to safely demonstrate mastery of manipulative skills and how to communicate effectively with your clients.

Learn to safely and competently apply concepts of all phases of Cosmetology in a salon setting while practicing all safety and infection control procedures.


Outline of instruction

Orientation
Class introductions, Student Hand book, NC Board Rules, Statute Scope of Practice for a Cosmetologist § 88B2. Definitions, classroom rules, and expectations

Theory Concepts
Module 1: Infection Control using rule 21 NCAC Subchapter 14H
Fundamentals 5 (CIMA), and Pivot Point Lab 102.02 - COS Fundamentals 102 Science.

Teach, Discuss and Demo
Hand Washing
Implement sanitation Procedure
Pre and Post sanitation procedure

Lesson1: Practical Application
Teach, demo and review steps of all infection controls
Student practice of all of the above

Written Test Friday on
Student Hand book, NC Board Rules, Statute Scope of Practice for a Cosmetologist § 88B2. Definitions, classroom rules, and expectations

Review:
Infection Control Procedure using rule 21 NCAC Subchapter 14H
and Pivot Point Lab COS Fundamentals 102 Science-

Theory Concepts
Fundamentals 5 (CIMA), Pivot Point Lab 102.01 Microbiology and First Aid-102.03,
Teach, Discuss and Demo
Blood Exposure Procedures self and client

Practical Application
Teach, demo and review steps of all infection controls
Blood Exposure Procedures self and client
Hand Washing
Implement sanitation Procedure
Pre and Post sanitation procedure

Introduce rubrics and explain/discuss service evaluations
Student practice of all of the above
Written Test Friday on
Infection Control Procedure using rule 21 NCAC Subchapter 14H and Microbiology

Review:
NC State Board Approved Infection Controls 21 NCAC 14h .0404, 0403; Fundamentals 5 (CIMA),Microbiology 102.01 and
Pivot Point Lab First Aid 102.03.

Practical Application
Student Practice Infection Control
Begin Student Evaluations

Theory Concepts
Lessons:
Fundamentals Part 1 & 2
CIMA- Chapters 1- 12

Practical Application CIMA 1-12
How to drape, shampoo, condition, and care for your manikin (treat as a live client)
Student practice pre-disinfection
draping
Post-disinfection procedure
Implement disinfection

Continue service evaluations

Review for the end of quarter written and practical exit exam.

End of quarter written and practical exit exam.


Contact Hours

424

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Students must attend a Cosmetology Information Session and pass the Career Readiness test with a Bronze level.

Text and Supplies Needed

14th Edition Milady Standard Cosmetology Bundle w/CIMA Access Card, and Exam Prep- ISBN- 9780357993828
Cosmetology Kit
Laptop/tablet

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Cosmetology Lab

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance" Satisfactory completion of assignments and student services."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

The course is intended for candidates, that are interested in the field of Cosmetology and seek to obtain a Cosmetology license.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Cosmetologists

Related Courses

COS-3201F7


Course Contact Information

Maribel Jefferies
919-334-1588
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312548 08/20/25 - 01/23/26 BEC 206.00 10 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Path to Becoming a Travel Advisor

  • Course ID: HOS-3070A3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Do you love to travel? Would you like to become a part of the multi-billion-dollar travel industry? This course will guide you, step by step, to becoming a travel advisor, a career that requires expertise, interpersonal skills, and dedication. You'll learn about the industry, the travel advisor's role, and the information and resources you need for success in this lucrative field.

Course Objectives

Be able to understand the industry terms and future prospects of the travel industry as well as discusses different types of travel enjoyed by individuals, including domestic and international travel and travel by land, air, and sea. Additionally, students completing this course will understand how a travel agent is able to match travel and personalities to a multitude of travel options and opportunities that take into consideration budgets, needs, and desires of the traveler.


Outline of instruction

•Teacher Info and Studio Intro
• Working with Clients
• Cruises
• Tours, Packages, Group Travel, Niche Travel
• Making Money
• Mexico Crash Course
• Europe Crash Course
• South America Crash Course
• Week 9 Building Itineraries and Trip Management
• 10 Entrepreneurship
• Building Your Brand
• Stay-in-the-Know & Continuing Education
• Final Exams


Contact Hours

48

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certificate of Completion from American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

Students will be provided all the necessary handouts and study materials for this course.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Students must participate and complete the online assignments as per the instructors requirements. Students must get a pass grade from American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) to successfully pass the class."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Travel Agents, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Startups, Independent Contractors, Home Makers,

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Travel Agent

Independant Travel Advisor

Travel Consultant

Related Courses

HOS-4040A3


Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Craft Brewing Internship: Work-Based Learning

  • Course ID: WBL-3100G3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Upon successfully completing the Commercial Craft Brewing (CCB) course, students are ready to apply their skills in a working commercial brewery. This internship course provides real-world applications for CCB graduates: They will be paired with Triangle area breweries and expected to execute tasks such as wort production, cellar work, packaging, cleaning, and sanitation under the supervision of professional brewers. Interns will be expected to work 140 total hours in various areas of beer production over 16 weeks. Throughout the term, they will perform measurable learning outcomes, complete a time sheet, and meet weekly with the instructor to discuss progress. Interns will have opportunities to network with area breweries, develop career skills, and receive guidance in seeking employment.

The course includes a two hour orientation at the start of the term and a two hour debrief at the end. After successfully fulfilling the internship requirements, students will be awarded the Certificate of Professional Beer Brewing from Wake Tech.

Course Objectives

Students will be prepared for entry level employment as a Packaging Technician, Production Assistant, Brewer or Cellar Hand. Students already employed in the brewing industry will receive crossed-training in all facets of beer production helping elevate them into new roles in the industry.


Outline of instruction

1. Week 1: Class Introduction & Expectations
a. Requirements for Completion
b. Rules and Safety in the Brewery
c. Internship Locations
d. Student time sheets
e. Managing Hours

2. Weeks 1-16: Students Complete Hours at Designated Brewery
a. Progress meeting with instructor once a week
b. Instructor check-ins with breweries
c. Instructor visits brewery during intern work hours
d. Students perform measurable learning outcomes in brewery
e. Upon completion of hours, brewer performs student evaluation

3. Weeks 12-16: Job Preparation
a. Resume Building
b. Cover Letter Review
c. Interviewing Skills

4. Week 16: Job Pursuit & Application
a. Resume & Cover Letter Refinement
b. Forum Discussion
c. Searching for Jobs
d. Networking, Volunteering & Advancement


Contact Hours

144

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Workforce Sector Credential: Certificate of Professional Beer Brewing. Wake Tech Beer Brewing Education Committee.BREWINGP35

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Must have completed and passed the Commercial Craft Brewing BDF-3600B2 course.

*Must be 21 years of age or older*

Text and Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Operating brewery production facility.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students who have passed the Commercial Craft Brewing course and are seeking to complete the Wake Tech Certificate in Beer Brewing. Intended for students aspiring to attain entry or mid level employment as a Production Assistant, Packaging Technician, Brewer or Cellarperson. Also for students currently employed in the brewing industry seeking advancement.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Cellarperson, Assistant Brewer, Production Assistant, Packaging Technician

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

The expanding brewing industry in North Carolina is in need of entry and mid-level applicants. Continued education for current brewery employees.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Assistant Brewer

Production Assistant

Packaging Technician

Cellar Hand

Related Courses

BDF-3600B2

BDF-3600A2

BDF-3600C2


Course Contact Information

Clay Fussell
919-866-7212
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Beginning Artisan Bread Baking

  • Course ID: CUL-3075C3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Would you like to have a career in the food service industry - making bread? This hands-on course will help you get there! You'll learn how to turn flour, water, salt, and yeast into dough that bakes properly and results in a perfect crust and crumb. You'll learn processes and methods, from pre-fermentation to mixing and shaping dough into the perfect loaf, and build the fundamental skills to hand craft bread for an artisan bakery, café, or high-volume restaurant. The course also covers baking terminology, safe food handling (ServSafe), proper equipment use, and attitude development for work in a kitchen environment. You'll be ready to work on day one!

Course Objectives

Outline of instruction

Week 1 Introduction to Basic Techniques, Equipment Safety, Baker's Math, Scaling, Stages of Mixing Bread Dough
Week 2 Lean Yeast Dough (Direct Fermentation) & Direct Fermentation Enriched Dough
Week 3 Indirect Fermentation Lean Dough & Indirect Fermentation ( Enriched Dough)
Week 4 Rolls/Knotted Rolls technique
Week 5 Sweet Doughs technique
Week 6 Servsafe Instructions & Exams
Week 7 Final Exams.
Alternate techniques related to the topic will be discussed throughout the course.


Contact Hours

57

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Servsafe

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

Supplies and handouts will be provided to the students in the class for in-person class only. For online classes, students are responsible to buy their own ingredients and must have basic baking equipment. For online classes, students will need a laptop with a camera. Textbook: Professional Baking, 7th Edition. Students can rent the eText for 120 or 150 days purchase the book, they can do so directly through Wiley Publication.120 day eText rental: $39.00 or 150-day eText rental: $45.00.
Perpetual eText ISBN: 9781119364429 Net price to the Bookstore: $112.50
Students will need to purchase ServSafe 7th Edition Managers Book (ISBN 9780134812335 ) . with the Servsafe exam sheet. Link to Servsafe is provided https://bit.ly/3baVIlL. Also available at WakeTech Book Store Main Campus by calling 919-772-4204.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Students must actively participate in the class( in person or online). Students must be properly dressed in clean chef uniforms with closed-toed work shoes to prevent accidents for an in-person class. Students will be graded on quizzes and assignments on a weekly basis. Assignments have to be turned in on or before the scheduled time to be graded. Students will need a 70% or higher score to successfully complete the course.
Students will need to score a 75% or higher to pass the Servsafe Exams ( National Restaurant Association).
"

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Baking Enthusiasts, Bakers, Home Makers, Au-Pair Students, Culinary Students, Cake Decorators, Seniors.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Artisan Bread Maker

Baker

Bread Maker

Related Courses

HOS-3075B3


Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Barista & Cafe Training

  • Course ID: CUL-4010A3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
From the rookie home brewer to the seasoned coffee shop veteran, and everyone in-between will experience the world of Coffee in this class. This course will provide insight and hands-on training to enhance your knowledge and bring fun to the coffee experience. Topics covered include: preparation methods, recognizing aroma, coffee bean information, the importance of the roasting process, as well as knowing how to manually pull espresso shots. You'll also discover how to plan a menu, ensure product quality, price products, market a coffee shop, and effectively serve customers.

Course Objectives

have an in-depth knowledge of coffee, from bean to cup. Demonstrate how to properly clean and care for the coffee equipment. Demonstrate how to level off ground espresso in preparation to tamp it.
Be able to prepare a menu of coffee and espresso along with learning basic customer skills .


Outline of instruction

• History of Coffee,
• Overview of roasting and impact on the finished product
• Customer Service Basics
• Menu Planning, Pricing, and Marketing
• Know your machine, milk, and foam
• Pulling the perfect espresso shot
• Menu of specialty drinks
• Final Written Quiz & Practical Exams.


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

Students will be provided handouts on Day One of class.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Students will be doing the lab session in a Café environment for the hands-on training.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Students must actively participate in class. Students will have to accurately demonstrate the steps needed to prepare beverages as per the recipe & menu given to them by the instructor."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Coffee Lovers, High School Students 16 years or older, Adult Basic Education (Pathfinders), Au-Pair Students, Seniors, Baristas. Job Seekers, College Students.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Barista, Coffee Attendants, Coffee Artists.

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Employment of food and beverage serving and related workers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities in most dining establishments as well as Coffee Shops such as Starbucks, Caribou , Dunkin Donuts,Panera and other independent local neighborhood Coffee Shops. Hotels ,Grocery Stores such as Harris Teeter also have their own Barista's for their guests. They are all over the country .

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Coffee Artists.

Coffee Attendants

Barista

Related Courses

HOS-4040A3

SEF-3001A3


Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312941 08/07/25 - 09/25/25 Public Safety Education Campus 149.00 12 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Barista & Customer Service Training for College & Career Readiness

  • Course ID: CUL-4010B3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Would you like to work as a Barista in a Coffee Shop? Are you someone who loves meeting people and would like to make their day? If yes, then this class is designed just for you! Through hands-on training, this class will help you gain confidence in the art of making coffee. Students will understand the importance of the roasting process, learn how to pull espresso shots & how to provide excellent customer service to guests.

Course Objectives

Learn the process of coffee, from bean to cup. Demonstrate how to properly clean and care for the coffee equipment. Demonstrate how to level off ground espresso in preparation to tamp it.Be able to understand the menu options and learn basic customer service skills.


Outline of instruction

• History of Coffee,
• Guest Service Training
• Overview of roasting and impact on the finished product
• Menu Planning, Pricing & Marketing
• Guest Service Training
• Know your machine, milk & foam
• Pulling the perfect espresso shot
• Guest Service Training
• Menu of specialty drinks
• Practicing by serving live guests
• Guest Service Training-Final Exams
• Final Exam Practical Demonstration by students.


Contact Hours

48

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Guest Services Gold ( American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute)

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

Text Books and supplies will be provided to the students.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Students must actively participate in class and lab. Student must accurately demonstrate the steps needed to prepare beverages as per the recipe & menu provided by the instructor. Student must get a 70% or higher to pass the Final Guest Services Gold Program."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

College & Career Readiness Students.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Baristas, Coffee Attendants, Coffee Artists

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Employment in the food & beverage industry is expected to grown 10% from 2014-2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities are in most dining establishments as well as Coffee Chain & Independent Coffee Shops as well as local grocery stores and sports arenas & airports.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Hotels

Bakeries

Groceriy Stores

Coffee Shops

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Craft Brewing Laboratory: Yeast Management & Microbiological Testing

  • Course ID: BDF-3600A2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Ready to take the quality of your beer to the next level? Join us as we introduce the science of quality assurance in the brewing industry. You'll learn about the chemical and biological processes that occur in brewing, fermenting, cellaring, and packaging beer. You'll also explore best practices for handling yeast and analyzing contamination and use lab equipment to analyze yeast and beer at various stages of production. Instruction time will be divided between lecture and hands-on lab practice.

Wake Tech Craft Brewing is proudly partnered with the Brewers Association! This course includes additional online quality management education brought to you by the BA. After completing all learning modules, students will receive the BA Beer Quality Management certificate for the their training.

Craft Brewing Lab offers students the chance to develop skills with microscopes, analyze and propagate yeast, and perform quality testing in a commercial brewery setting. This course is ideal for students who have completed the Commercial Craft Brewing course or are currently employed in a brewery.

Course Objectives

Students will be prepared for entry level employment as a Laboratory Technician, Quality Assurance Specialist, Brewer or Cellar/Packaging Technician. Participants already employed in the brewing industry will further their knowledge of QA/QC and will be equipped to improve existing SOPs in the brewery and/or transition into new roles.


Outline of instruction

Introduction
-Review of basic brewing procedures
-Quality theory
-Control Points
-Basic lab equipment

Safety
-Chemicals used
-Chemical handling
-PPE

Quality Control & Quality Assurance
-Hazard Analysis
-Critical Control Points
-Assess brewing procedures
-Perform qualitative checks

Biology
-Biology of beer and brewing
-Microscopy
-Aseptic methods
-Isolating cultures
-Plating and slanting
-Gram staining
-Growth medias
-Dilution

Yeast
-History and science of yeast in beer
-Yeast counting, methodology & equipment
-Vitality & Viability
-Forced fermentation
-Propagation
-Plating and cultures

Fermentation
-Wort extract measurement
-Role of pH
-Attenuation
-Diacetyl/VDK testing
-Forced wort test


Contact Hours

26

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Commercial Craft Brewing BDF-3600B2
Or
Current/Former Brewing Professional

*Must be 21 years of age or older*

Text and Supplies Needed

Recommended Reading:
"Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation" by Chris White with Jamil Zainasheff ISBN: 9780937381960

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Upon completing the Commercial Craft Brewing course, students are now ready to take a deeper dive into quality in the brewery. This course is designed for students who are seeking employment as a Brewer, Cellar/Packaging Technician, Laboratory Technician or Quality Specialist. Students currently employed in brewing production roles hoping to further their knowledge of QA/QC and brewery lab procedures are encouraged to register as well.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Laboratory Technician, QA/QC Specialist, Brewer, Cellar/Packaging Technician

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

The expanding craft beer industry in the Triangle has a need for quality trained brewers and laboratory personnel. Additionally, this course serves as continued education for employees in beer production in Wake County.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Lab Technician

Lab Manager

QA/QC Technician

Brewer

Cellarhand

Packaging Technician

Related Courses

WBL-3100G3

BDF-3600B2

BDF-3600C2

CUL-4020A3

SEF-3001PI2

SEF-3001PH2


Course Contact Information

Clay Fussell
919-866-7212
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312553 07/14/25 - 09/08/25 BUS 225.00 13 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Barbering I - Introduction

  • Course ID: BAR-3100Q7
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Are you creative? Do you want a career instead of a job? Have you dreamed of owning your own business? If so, the barbering field may be for you! Become part of an industry that's always in demand! Prepare for employment as an apprentice and as a registered barber. Learn theory and practice for cutting, coloring, styling, and relaxing hair; shampooing and scalp treatments; shaving; and facials. Learn about barbering products, customer service, and barber shop management. Instructors are licensed by the state board and stay current on new methods and services, seminars, and conferences. For more information, please visit: https://barbering.waketech.edu.

Course Objectives

Learn Study Skills, The History of Barbering, Professional Image, Bacteriology, Infection Control and a Safe Work Practices

Learn Implements, Tools, and Equipment, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry

Learn Shaving and Facial Design, Men's Haircutting and Styling, Haircoloring and Lightening, and Barbershop Management


Outline of instruction

Lesson 1 & 2:
• Study Skills
• The History of Barbering
• Professional Image
• Barbershop Management

Lesson 3 & 4:
• Bacteriology
• Infection Control

Lesson 5 & 6:
• Safe Work Practices
• Implements, Tools, and equipment

Lesson 7 & 8:
• Anatomy and Physiology

Lesson 9 & 10:
• Chemistry

Lesson 11 & 12:
• Shaving and Facial Design

Lesson 13 & 14:
• Men's Haircutting and Styling
• Haircoloring and Lightening


Contact Hours

432

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

NC Board of Barber Examiners

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Barber School Orientation and Career Readiness Certificate.

Text and Supplies Needed

Milady's Standard: Professional Barbering Textbook & Workbook, a styling mannequin and barber supplies.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Public

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Professional Barber-Stylist

Related Courses

BAR-3100D7

BAR-3100C7


Course Contact Information

William Graham
919-866-5727
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Commercial Craft Brewing

  • Course ID: BDF-3600B2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Turn your passion for beer into a career!

This course is the first step toward obtaining the Wake Tech Certificate in Brewing. It introduces the knowledge and skills required for employment in the craft brewing industry. Students will explore the science of fermentation and the commercial aspects of operating a brewery through lectures and hands-on training. By the end of the 16-week class you will have brewed, kegged, and canned beer designed by you and your classmates.

Wake Tech Craft Brewing is now partnered with the Brewers Association! This course includes additional online safety education brought to you by the BA. After completing all learning modules, students will receive certificates from the BA for the their training.

Students will also complete the NC ABC Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program (RASP) certification as part of their training. Through RASP, you will learn: prevention of sales to underage persons and intoxicated persons, acceptable forms of identification and how to spot fake or altered IDs, dram shop laws, happy hour laws, hours of sale, and other laws, and how to protect your business, the public, and yourself. RASP training is essential for front-of-house employees, volunteers, seasonal workers, and managers in the craft beer industry.

Graduates of the Wake Tech Craft Brewing program have found successful employment in dozens of breweries across North Carolina. Several students have opened their own brewery right here in the Triangle. Whether you are just exploring an interest, want to improve your brewing skills, or desire to open your own brewery, this course is a must!

WTCC Professional Certificate in Brewing Information:
Commercial Craft Brewing is the first course required to complete the Wake Tech Certificate in Beer Brewing. Upon completing BDF-3600B2 students are eligible to participate in a Work-Based Learning Internship WBL-3100G3 course and will receive the certificate after a minimum of 120 hours of on-the-job training.

Course Objectives

Students will be to prepared for entry level work in a brewery through hands-on instruction and lecture. Upon completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to perform basic duties in a commercial brewery such as wort production, cellar management, packaging, cleaning and sanitation.


Outline of instruction

Introduction and Basics
• Course introduction, timeline, expectations, questions or concerns
• Breakdown of the brewing process from grain to glass.
• Overview of basic raw materials
History
• Basic brewing origins
• Major industrial developments
Water
• Influence on Production
• Characteristics of Brewing Water
• Contaminants
• Treatments
• Cost and Commercial level concerns
Malt
• What is malt and why is it important?
• Malting Processes, analyzing choices
• Barley: Parts, preferences, quality, choosing
• Steeping: Process, options and considerations
Specialty Malts
• Overview and purpose of specialty malts
• Importance and Specialty Uses
• Commercial level uses
• Composition and Varieties
• Proper Storage
• Adjuncts and Other Ingredients
Mashing & Lautering
• Methods of Mashing
• Role of temperature and pH
• Saccharification
• Enzymes
• Mash Out
• Vorlauf
• Lauter/Transfer of Wort
• Sparge
• Grain Out
Boiling & Knocking Out
• Changes during the boil
• Hop additions
• Whirlpool
• Heat Exchanger
• Role of Oxygen
• Transfer to Fermenter
Hops
• Importance and Various Uses
• Composition and Varieties
• Proper Storage and Expiration
• Pellets and Extracts
• Growing regions
Brewery Safety
• Hazards
• PPE
• BA Online Safety Training: Grain & Malt, Mashing, Boiling, Ferment & Cellar, Cleaning & Sanitizing, etc.
Yeast
• Use, differences, identification, contamination, by-products
• Stages of yeast fermentation
• Assessing yeast for brewing
• Ales versus Lagers
Fermentation and Cellaring Operations
• Differences in fermentation and systems for various types of beers
• Monitoring fermentation: pH, extract/gravity, off-flavors
• Overview of propagation and pitching rates
• Transferring processes and importance of sanitation
• Traditional and modern methods for aging and lagering
Conditioning, Clarifying & Carbonating
• Reducing temperature and stabilization
• Racking and Transferring
• Closed systems transfer
• Filters, Finings and Separators
• Methods of carbonating
Packaging & Distribution
• Types of packaging, pros & cons
• Shelf stability
• Canning & Bottling
• Kegs & kegging
• 3-tier system
• Self-distribution
Draft Systems
• Equipment
• Maintenance & Cleaning
• Long-draw vs short-draw
• Cooling
• Balancing pressure
Cleaning, Sanitation, Chemicals & CIP
• Levels of sanitation
• CIP: Cleaning brewery tanks
• Cleaners
• Sanitizers
• Equipment and Cycles
• Demonstration
Engineering & Environmental
• Applications and Impact
• Common Wastes
• Resources and Recovery
• Disposal and Treatment
• Sustainable practices and options
Laboratory testing, QA & QC
• Basic monitoring and testing
• Contamination, Spoilage, Oxidation and Staling
• Common infection culprits
• Pest Control
• Yeast assessment
Sensory Analysis
• Introduction to off flavors and their sources
• Remedies
• Panel tasting
Regulations & Permitting
• Federal and State Agencies
• Required licensing and permitting
• RASP online training and certification
Recipe Development
• Style guidelines & research
• Calculations
• Vital Statistics
Equipment
• Brewhouse controls & configurations
• Cellar vessels
• Pumps
• Materials


Contact Hours

110

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Workforce Sector Credential: WTCC Beer Brewing Education Committee. This committee acts as an advisory board to validate the need for the certificate in the local industry as well as direct the focus of the training and education.

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

Required reading:
"The Brewer's Handbook" by Ted Goldammer. Third Edition. IBSN: 979-888757911-5

TiPS NC On-Premise Alcohol Server https://www.gettips.com/

Recommended reading for those new to brewing:
"Beer Steward Handbook: A Practical Guide to Understanding Beer" by Stephen R. Holle et al. MBAA. IBSN: 978-0-9787726-3-5

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Some meetings require brewing facilities.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Students must receive 225 out of 300 possible points from exams and homework assignments. Students must complete all 14 Brewers Association Safety modules and provide a certificate of completion for each. Students must also complete RASP online training and pass the competency test. A copy of the certificate must be sent to the instructor."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students interested in working in the brewing industry or opening their own brewery. Also a great course for home brewers looking to learn more. Anyone eager to peel back the curtain on how beer is made.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Brewer, Cellar Hand, Assistant Brewer, Production Assistant, Packaging Technician, Sales Representative

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

The local beverage industry is in need of multiple entry and mid-level applicants. Raleigh is home to 24 breweries and there are a total of 40+ in the greater Triangle--area. This course also provides continued education for current brewery employees seeking advancement.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Production Assistant

Packaging Tech

Assistant Brewer

General Manager

Owner/Operator

Cellar Hand

Related Courses

WBL-3100G3

BDF-3600A2

BDF-3600C2

CUL-4020A3

SEF-3001PI2

SEF-3001PH2


Course Contact Information

Clay Fussell
919-866-7212
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Fundamental Beginners Baking and Pastry Arts

  • Course ID: CUL-3340A3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Start your career in the Baking industry with this fundamental baking and pastry arts course. Learn the science, techniques, and trends of baking. Discover the basic principles on how to prepare quick breads, cakes, cookies, custards, pastries, and cake decorating. This "hands-on" course includes a comprehensive overview of entry level career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on safe food/equipment handling, nutrition, recipe conversion, measurements, terminology, flavorings and related topics. Students will obtain a Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook through American Culinary Federation upon successful completion of course along with ServSafe Certification.

Course Objectives

.The students will learn the basic techniques on how the kitchen operates.

2.Learn the chemistry of baking and explore how flour, sugar, eggs and other ingredients combine in the proper ratios to produce different results.

3.Be able to demonstrate techniques following different recipes.

4.Understand the basic principles of baker's math and apply it.

5.Get acquainted with the use of baking tools, measures and weights.

6.Demonstrate the proper use of pastry bags.

7. Demonstrate the art of cake decorations using different icing methods.

8. Be able to work in a team environment and be able to follow instructions directions effectively


Outline of instruction

• Introduction to basic techniques, the foundation of cake making, standard recipes & formulas, Bakeshop math, and food safety

• Quick Breads, Cookies, Brownies and Bars

• Egg-Based Desserts, Pies & Tarts

• Basic Cake Decoration

• Icing & Plate Presentation

• Understanding Food Cost

• Cake Design and Quotation

• Nutrition and healthy baking

• Servsafe (Teaching days will vary)

• Preparation for American Culinary Federation (Theory & Practical Exams (Teaching days will vary)

• Final Exams ( Certified Fundamental Pastry Cook Online Theory)

• Final Exams ( Certified Fundamental Pastry Cook Practical)


Contact Hours

112

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Fundamental Pastry Cook, Servsafe.

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

n/a

Text and Supplies Needed

ServSafe 8th Edition Managers Book (ISBN #978-0866127400). Professional Baking 7th Edition by Wiley Publication. Perpetual e-text (ISBN #978-1119195320). Students can rent the e-text, Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals 9th Edition (ISBN #978-1119148494). Uniforms (Chef Coat, Apron and Chef Hat) will be provided to the student for an in-person class only. Students will need to buy basic baking tools and ingredients for online classes.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Kitchen space is required.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Students must adhere to the policies set forth by the instructor.
4: Wear clean uniforms daily. Use the locker box to keep all their personal belongings and valuables. ( Keys will be provided for safekeeping). Keys must be returned at the end of each class. Students will be responsible to keep the kitchen space neat and clean upon finishing their activities.
5. Successful completion of the class requires satisfactory attendance and class participation (i.e. be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). Students with irregular attendance, less then 90% attendance, or who are unable to demonstrate competency or finish the required assignments will receive a NG (no grade) and will not be eligible for a certificate of completion or participate in the Final American Culinary Federation Exams.
Students must arrive on time on Practical Exam testing day. Students will not be allowed in the classroom after the test begins. NO makeup testing dates will be offered
Students must pass Servsafe (70% or higher), Nutrition (70% or higher), and ACF written exam (75% or higher) to demonstrate competency and complete required assignments to receive the Wake Tech completion certificate and the ACF certification.
"

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Culinary Students, Line Level Cooks, Catering, Baking

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Pastry Cooks, Bakers, Cake Decorators, Wholesale Bakeries, Cafes.

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Employment of food and beverage serving and related workers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities in most dining establishments will be excellent because many workers leave the occupation each year, resulting in numerous job openings.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Pastry Cook

Cake Decorators

Baker

Related Courses

CUL-3075B3


Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Basic Culinary Arts & Restaurant Fundamentals Certification

  • Course ID: CUL-3340B3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques in basic cookery. Emphasis is placed on safe food/equipment handling, nutrition, recipe conversion, measurements, terminology, classical knife cuts, flavorings/seasonings, stocks/sauces/soups, and related topics. Upon completing this hands-on class, students should be able to exhibit the basic cooking skills used in the food service industry and build self-confidence to work in a commercial environment.

Course Objectives

1. Learn the basic techniques on how the kitchen and a restaurant operate.
2. Perform Kitchen Prep, Pre-Meal, Service and Post Meal job duties.
3. Understand both theory and practical applications for work within the foodservice industry.
4. Recognize and perform basic food safety sanitation skills. Class Syllabus for HOS-3075E3 2 of 2 Wake Tech Community College
5. Be able to perform Point of Sale duties.
6. Perform restaurant and banquet set-up.
7. Work as a Team to fulfill assignments in the time given.
8. Learn basic nutrition information.
9. Prepare for the American Culinary Federation Practical & Theory Exams.


Outline of instruction

•Week 1- Kitchen Cook Training: Introduction to Kitchen Safety which includes knife holding techniques, Appliances, Equipment and ingredients, Understanding of Menu, Standardized Recipes, Kitchen prep & terminology, Principles of Cooking Soups, Stocks and Sauces.
•Week 2: Basic Breakfast, Salads, Introduction to Restaurant Server Training ( Pre-Meal, During and Post Meal Duties)
•Week 3: Hors D 'Oeuvres, Sandwiches, Sides & Entrees.
•Week 4: ServSafe Training & Exams
•Week 5- Job Search Skills ( Self-Assessment, Resumes, Cover Letters, Interview Preparation)
•Week 6- Dessert, Buffet Prep & Service, Final Exams ( Restaurant Server, Kitchen Cook Certification)


Contact Hours

112

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Servsafe ( National Restaurant Association), Restaurant Server Certification ( American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute) , Certified Fundamentals Cook Certification (American Culinary Federation).

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

n/a

Text and Supplies Needed

ServSafe 8th Edition Managers Book (ISBN #978-0866127400), Restaurant Server, (ISBN #978-0866124522), Culinary arts NOCTI study guide (for ACF certification), Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals 9th Edition (ISBN #978-1119148494)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

A kitchen will be required to conduct the hands-on training part of the course. Kitchen tools such as knives, cutting boards, peelers ,chef coat and aprons will be required.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Students must adhere to the policies set forth by the instructor.
4: Wear clean uniforms daily. Use the locker box to keep all their personal belongings and valuables. ( Keys will be provided for safekeeping). Keys must be returned at the end of each class. Students will be responsible to keep the kitchen space neat and clean upon finishing their activities.
5. Successful completion of the class requires satisfactory attendance and class participation (i.e. be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). Students with irregular attendance, less then 90% attendance, or who are unable to demonstrate competency will receive a NG (no grade) and will not be eligible for a certificate of completion
Students must arrive on time on Practical Exam testing day. Students will not be allowed in the classroom after the test begins. NO makeup testing dates will be offered
Students must pass Servsafe (70% or higher), Nutrition (70% or higher), and ACF written exam (75% or higher) to demonstrate competency and complete required assignments to receive the Wake Tech completion certificate and the ACF certification.

"

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Entry level Cooks working in the industry, students wanting to enter Culinary & Restaurant Field, Banquet Staff, students wanting to start a culinary business.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Kitchen Cooks, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Restaurant Servers, Bussers, Banquet Set-Up.
Wake County need for industry positions

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Employment of food and beverage serving and related workers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities in most dining establishments will be excellent because many workers leave the occupation each year, resulting in numerous job openings.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Prep-Cooks

Line Cooks

Restaurant Servers

Cashiers

Banquet Sfaff

Related Courses

CUL-3075C3

CUL-3075A3


Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312873 09/08/25 - 12/03/25 Public Safety Education Campus 470.00 12 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Floral Design for Special Events

  • Course ID: HOR-3314A2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to create stunning floral arrangements specifically tailored for special occasions. From weddings and parties to corporate events and galas, this course explores the art and science behind crafting floral designs that capture the essence of any celebration. Topics include color theory, composition techniques, flower selection, and arrangement styles. Practical hands-on exercises and demonstrations allow students to hone their skills in creating centerpieces, bouquets, corsages, and other floral arrangements commonly used in special events. Students will gain insight into the business side of floral design, covering topics such as pricing strategies, client consultations, and vendor relationships.

Course Objectives

Design and create a variety of floral arrangements.

Determine appropriate flower types, foliage, and accessories for specific types of floral arrangements.

Create a budget for special event floral arrangements.


Outline of instruction

History of floral art.

Principles and elements of floral design.

Preparing corsages and boutonnieres.

Specialty floral designs.

Preparing floral designs using fresh and silk flowers.

Tabletop designs and centerpieces.

Career development and entrepreneurship opportunities.


Contact Hours

33

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None.

Text and Supplies Needed

This course requires that students pay a materials fee for supplies provided by the instructor. Necessary supplies may include such things as fresh flowers, design accessories, and tools and will become property of the students. The amount of the fee and the list of materials is included in the Details section of the registration page.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone who would like to learn the art and craft of designing and creating floral arrangements.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Floral Designer

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Susan Shostak
919-334-1536
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

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Wine 101: An Introduction to Wine

  • Course ID: CUL-4020A3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
When you're first starting, wine education can feel overwhelming, even intimidating. Wake Tech's Wine 101 course is the perfect starting point for what we hope will become a life-long and fulfilling journey. Over 8 weeks you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of wine fundamentals in a format that's easy to follow and fun. Led by a WSET Level 3 wine professional, attendees will learn to analyze and identify major wine varietals.

This class meets one evening a week for 8 weeks. Students will gain knowledge about grape varieties, growing regions, evaluation, service, and storage of wine. The course also features companion materials for outside study including articles, videos, and a tasting matrix.

Ideal for beginners wanting to learn more about wine, as well as those interested in earning certification with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) or the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) and obtaining a wine position.

Must be 21 years of age to enroll.

Course Objectives

Students will gain knowledge about grape varieties, growing regions, evaluation, service, and storage of wine.


Outline of instruction

Week One - Introduction To Wine
• Introduction
• A Brief History of Wine
• What's in the Bottle; What is Wine
• Wine Types & Styles

Week Two - The Influence Of Site, Winemaking, & Geography
• The Influence of Site and Grape Types
• The Influence of Winemaking
• Geography of Wine

Week Three- Learning how to Taste Part One
• Learning the matrix of tasting
• Explanation of each tasting component
• Taking notes whenever you drink wine

Week Four - Tasting Continued
• Review of tasting components
• Reviewing students wine notes

Week Five - Reading Labels & Principle Wine Regions Of The World
• How to Read Wine Labels
• Old World
• New World
• Other regions

Week Six - Serving, Storing & Pairing
• Proper Storing & Serving
• Wine Pairing Basics
• Ordering Wine at a Restaurant

Week Seven - Review
• Overall course review
• Exam preparation
• Questions

Week Eight - Exam
• Hour 1 - Tasting
• Hour 2 - Multiple Choice
• Cheers!


Contact Hours

30

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

*Must be 21 years of age*

Text and Supplies Needed

Recommended Reading:
Wine Folly, The Essential Guide to Wine by MADELINE PUCKETTE, JUSTIN HAMMACK
978-0-525-53648-2

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Sink, dishwasher, glassware, kitchen or bar facilities

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Beginners wanting to learn more about wine, as well as those interested in earning certification with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) or the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) and obtaining a wine position.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Bartender, Waiter, Taproom Manager, Tasting Room Attendant, Beverage Manager

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Wine education is beneficial to employees of the service, restaurant, and hospitality industries. Wake County is home to nearly 5,000 businesses in the service and hospitality field.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

BDF-3600B2

BDF-3600C2


Course Contact Information

Clay Fussell
919-866-7212
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Special Events Planning and Production Certificate

  • Course ID: HOS-3060A3
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
This Hybrid course is designed for individuals seeking to master the art and science of event planning. Whether you aspire to organize corporate meetings, weddings, festivals, or social gatherings, this comprehensive program will equip you with the tools and strategies to create unforgettable events. Students will explore key topics such as event concept development, budgeting, venue selection, vendor coordination, marketing, and contingency planning. Emphasis will also be placed on client communication, time management, and adapting to industry trends. Through hands-on projects, case studies, and guest lectures from seasoned professionals, participants will gain practical insights into executing events of any scale with creativity and precision. By the end of the course, students will have the confidence and expertise to plan and manage events that leave a lasting impression on their audiences. This course is perfect for aspiring event planners, business owners, or anyone passionate about crafting extraordinary experiences.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Design Event Concepts: Develop creative and unique themes tailored to diverse client needs and event types.

2. Plan and Manage Budgets: Create detailed budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial accountability for events.

3. Select and Coordinate Venues and Vendors: Identify appropriate venues, negotiate contracts, and collaborate effectively with vendors and service providers.

4. Develop Event Timelines: Construct comprehensive event schedules to ensure seamless execution.

5. Implement Marketing and Promotion Strategies: Utilize traditional and digital marketing tools to promote events and engage target audiences.

6. Navigate Risk and Contingency Planning: Anticipate potential challenges and create risk management strategies to address unforeseen issues.

7. Enhance Client Relations: Build strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized service.

8. Evaluate Event Success: Measure outcomes, gather feedback, and apply lessons learned to improve future event planning processes.

This course equips students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully plan, coordinate, and execute memorable special events.


Outline of instruction

Week 1 Event Industry Overview - (1.5hours)
In person Careers in Events and Hospitality
Strategic Development & Event Evaluation (1.5hours)
Project preparation (1.5hours)

Week 2 Event Design-(1.5hours)
Teams Online -Event Impacts and Sustainability-(1.5hours)
Project preparation-(1.5hours)

Week 3 Event Stakeholders - (1.5hours)
Teams Online- Sourcing and contracting - (1.5hours)
Project preparation - (2 Hours)

Week 4 Event A/V and Production - (2 Hours)
In Person (at Studio) Project preparation - (1.5hours)

Week 5 Budgeting - (1.5hours)
Teams Online -Event Venue Management - (1.5hours)
Project preparation - (2 Hours)

Week 6 Risk Management - (1.5hours)
In person Event Marketing -(1.5hours)
Project preparation - (3 hours)

Week 7 Food and Beverage Management - (1.5hours)
Teams Online -Entertainment, Sponsorship & Exhibition Management - (1.5hours)
Project preparation - (3 hours)

Week 8 Processes: Timelines, Documents, Project Management - (1.5hours)
Teams Online -Fundamentals of Event Business Set-up - (1.5hours)
Project preparation - (1.5hours)

Week 9 One-on-One project reviews/support - (1.5hours)
Teams Online

Week 10 Project Presentations/Course wrap-up - (3.5 hours)
In person


Contact Hours

47

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

All handouts will be provided by the instructor.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Students will actively participate in the class and successfully complete all the assignments given by the instructor."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Corporate Event Planners, Wedding/Social Planners, Coordinators, Convention Planners, Entrepreneurs, Food & Beverage Mangers, Venue Managers, Executive Admins

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Sales & Catering

Sales Assistant

Wedding Planners

Enterprenuers

Meeting & Event Planners

Convention Planners

Related Courses

HOS-4040A3


Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

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