Barista
From bean to beverage, ākonga will follow the full journey of coffee. This is a more advanced barista course than Work Ready Barista.What you’ll learn
Day One: “Did you know that coffee beans are green before being roasted?” From understanding growing conditions for coffee plants, to bean harvesting, processing, roasting, and storage; ākonga will become coffee experts. Want a short or long black? Ākonga will have you covered by practising and presenting black coffees today.
Day Two: “Would you like that with soy or regular milk?” Today ākonga will heat and stretch milk to create flat whites, cappuccinos, hot chocolates, and other milk-based beverages. They will also learn about the specific equipment and ingredients needed to create espresso beverages, and important techniques for cleaning espresso equipment.
Custom School Bookings
For secondary schools, we can create this course for your learners. We simply require a minimum of 14 learners for the course to go ahead. If you don't have enough learners, we can promote within other schools to reach our requirement.
Course Requirements:
Ākonga must be year 12 or 13
Ākonga must wear closed toed shoes
If held onsite at a school, there must be immediate access to water, power outlets, and adequate bench space.
This course gains the learner 3 credits at level 3 and 2 at level 4.
Cost:
$330.00Duration:
Two DaysTime:
9am-3pmUnit Standards | US Title | Level | Credits | Assessment Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
17284 | Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production | 3 | 3 | Written |
17285 | Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision | 2 | 4 | Written and Practical |
