Workforce Development
A New Reality for Hospitality Training
This coffee module is just the beginning. We have a goal to create a full suite of hospitality training experiences, including:
The Workforce Development Program is taking its training tools to the next level – literally immersing students and job seekers in the world of hospitality through Virtual Reality (VR). Kicking off with a pilot project on espresso coffee, the program has partnered with Richard Schramm from Villino Coffee Roasters and photographer Richard Jupe to produce high-quality, immersive video content designed for VR headsets. Using a specialised camera that captures a full 180-degree field of view in crisp 8K resolution, the viewer is placed right in the middle of the action – behind the machine, at the workstation, learning directly from industry professionals.
• Bartending and cocktail preparation • Kitchen basics and food safety • Housekeeping and room servicing • Guest check-in and customer service • Venue licensing and requirements
The program is currently exploring future topics and looking to collaborate with venues across Tasmania. Hospitality businesses interested in being part of a future VR training module are encouraged to get in touch. This initiative is part of the Workforce Development Program’s broader strategy to modernise training delivery, engage the next generation of hospitality professionals, and provide practical, real-world learning through immersive, interactive tools. By embracing innovation, the program is helping build a stronger, more future-ready hospitality workforce.
Filmed at Villino’s roastery Wondr in Derwent Park, the first module explores the art of making coffee. It guides users through a complete barista workflow, including a rundown of common equipment and terminology, the essential prep work, espresso recipes and extraction techniques, milk texturing, and the final pour. On- screen notes and graphics help reinforce key concepts throughout the experience. The VR modules are being developed with students, jobseekers, new entrants, and even existing staff in mind – offering a hands-on, engaging way to understand core hospitality skills, no matter where you’re located. And that’s the real power of VR: it allows industry to be brought directly into classrooms, training rooms, or regional communities that might otherwise miss out on in-person learning opportunities.
Workforce Development Enquiries? Contact Jack Milbourne E: jack@tha.asn.au Ph: 0439 763 977
23 Tasmanian Hospitality Review Apr/May Edition
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