Introduction to Home Brewing

Discover the art of home brewing in this hands-on, non-accredited short course. Learn every stage of the brewing process, from preparing your ingredients and fermenting your beer to bottling and tasting the finished product.

Across two practical workshops and a guided online tasting session, you will build your brewing knowledge, learn how to clean and sanitise equipment, understand fermentation and carbonation, and gain the confidence to brew at home. Best of all, you will create your own beer to enjoy at the end of the course.

All ingredients to brew your own beer are included in the course fee, you will not be required to provide any ingredients.

During this course, you'll learn about:

• The key ingredients used in home brewing and the role each plays in the brewing process.
• The basic steps involved in brewing beer using a home brewing kit.
• Safe cleaning and sanitising practices for brewing equipment and bottles.
• The principles of fermentation, yeast activity, temperature control and carbonation.
• Bottling beer for secondary fermentation.
• Evaluating the flavour, aroma, appearance and overall quality of a finished beer.
• The fundamentals of home brewing and opportunities to further develop your brewing skills.

You must be at least 18 years of age.

• Wear neat casual clothing
• Wear enclosed shoes

This short course does not include accredited units and training.

Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.

Booking your short course is easy and starts online. Once you've completed your online booking, you can choose from the following convenient payment options:

• Online: pay securely via our online payment portal.
• Over the phone: we will call you to take EFTPOS payment over the phone using your credit or debit card.
• In person: visit your nearest campus to pay by card.
• Authority to Invoice: if you nominate a third party (such as your employer) to cover your course cost, we will email you an Authority to Invoice form.

There are 4 simple steps when booking for a short course with us. 

1. Book – Book online and complete your enrolment details at swtafe.edu.au 
2. Verify – You will be asked to verify your identity online as part of the booking process.
3. Pay – Pay online, in person, over the phone, or request an invoice for third-party payment.
4. Attend – Once confirmed, we’ll email all the course details and any pre-reading required.

If need any assistance with completing your booking, contact our team via the live chat below, call 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.

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