Barista Course (Beginner)
Food & Beverage
A course by
AUT
A practical beginner-level barista course teaching espresso coffee production and key skills for working in New Zealand cafes and restaurants.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, WH building (room WH209), Auckland
Core skills this course teaches
Understand coffee varieties and their origins
Gain foundational knowledge about coffee growing regions, bean types, and coffee roasts.
Operate espresso equipment
Learn the functions of espresso machines and grinders, including setup, operation, and maintenance.
Make espresso and milk-based coffee drinks
Develop practical skills in grinding, dosing, extracting espresso, and milk texturing and pouring.
What You're Signing Up For
This short, hands-on barista course at AUT covers espresso coffee production, coffee bean knowledge, espresso machine use, and milk steaming techniques. Learn from experienced hospitality lecturers and develop the skills to produce high-quality coffee on demand. The course prepares you for work as a barista or to make great coffee at home, and is open to both domestic and international students.
Course Content
- Coffee growing regions and cultivation
- Types of coffee beans and anatomy
- Types of roasts
- Types of espresso coffees
- Espresso machine and grinder functions and parts
- Grinding and dosing espresso coffee
- Extracting espresso shots
- Milk stretching, texturing, and pouring
- Storing coffee beans
- Cleaning the espresso machine
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food and Beverage
Future employment opportunities might be
Work as a barista in cafes or restaurants
Improved employment prospects in the hospitality industry
Coffee preparation skills for café ownership or management