Barista Course
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
International Culinary Studio Limited
Gain professional Barista skills and certification online. Learn how to confidently use commercial espresso machines, prepare espresso and other hot and cold beverages, and develop essential customer service skills for hospitality roles.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
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Operate commercial espresso equipment
Students will demonstrate knowledge of and use a commercial espresso coffee machine safely and effectively.
Prepare a range of espresso and other beverages
Students will confidently make a variety of espresso coffees, hot and cold beverages using commercial equipment.
Maintain commercial coffee machine equipment
Students will keep equipment clean and conduct routine maintenance, identifying and addressing common extraction faults.
What You're Signing Up For
The Barista Course offered by International Culinary Studio is designed for those seeking to gain professional skills as a barista. Delivered fully online, it covers topics including use of commercial espresso machines, preparing a wide range of hot and cold beverages, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and customer service techniques. The program is suitable for those entering the hospitality industry or upskilling, and includes mentoring, an e-portfolio, and a digital badge upon completion.
Course Content
- Knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment
- ESPRESSO beverage preparation under supervision
- Preparation of a variety of hot beverages
- Preparation of a variety of cold beverages
- Commercial espresso machine operation and maintenance
- Cleaning commercial coffee machine equipment
- Customer service skills
- Coffee history and growing regions
- Coffee processing and storing
- Coffee grinding and tamping
- Milk texturing and preparation
- Espresso beverage variations (e.g., ristretto, flat white, cappuccino, mocha, macchiato)
- Other coffee brewing methods
- Identifying extraction faults
- Tea infusion, steeping, and brewing equipment
- Cleaning and backflushing machine
- Health and Safety Compliance
What you need to know first
Must be 14 years or older
Must have access to a commercial espresso machine for practicals
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
Tourism
Customer Service
Future employment opportunities might be
Barista
Cafe staff
Customer service roles in hospitality
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