Barista Skills
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
NorthTec
Gain essential barista skills for working in a café or hospitality environment. Learn coffee making techniques in a hands-on short course at NorthTec.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 1 week


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Prepare a range of espresso-based coffees
Gain hands-on experience in making various coffee drinks such as flat whites and lattes to industry standard.

Apply barista skills and techniques
Learn foundational techniques and skills required to effectively work as a barista.

Operate coffee making equipment safely
Develop understanding of safe work practices when using commercial coffee machines in a café environment.
What You're Signing Up For
NorthTec's Barista Skills short course introduces you to foundational barista techniques, focusing on making different espresso-based coffees and meeting café industry standards. Suitable for coffee enthusiasts and those interested in hospitality careers, this course covers the practical skills and knowledge required to excel as a barista.
Course Content
- Espresso coffee preparation
- Types of coffee (Flat white, Latte, etc.)
- Barista skills and techniques
- Safe and hygienic work practices
- Use of coffee machines
- Customer service in a café setting
- Health and safety requirements for café work
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years old at programme commencement.
Be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
Be physically able to complete programme-specific outcomes.
Applicants for whom English is not a first language: IELTS score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or equivalent.

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food Service
Cafe

Future employment opportunities might be
Barista
Cafe Worker
Food Service Worker


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