Barista Training (One day course)
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
SIT
A one day barista course designed to teach hospitality workers the skills to make and serve high-quality espresso coffee, including proper equipment use and maintenance.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Gore Campus, Gore
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Understand espresso blends and roasts
Gain knowledge of different coffee blends and roasting techniques relevant to preparing quality espresso drinks.
Extract a perfect espresso shot
Learn the techniques and timing required to consistently extract 30ml of espresso in 25-30 seconds.
Texture milk effectively
Develop skills to steam and texture milk to a creamy, silky, and shiny finish for specialty drinks.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme aims to provide people working in the hospitality industry with foundational skills in the art of making and serving coffee. The course covers the essential aspects of making espresso-based beverages, including understanding blends and roasts, extraction, milk texturing, freshness, and equipment maintenance necessary to produce consistent, high-quality coffee in a café setting.
Course Content
- Coffee blends and roasts
- Extraction of the perfect espresso
- Achieving a 30ml extraction in 25-30 seconds
- Texturing milk: creamy, silky, shiny milk
- Keeping coffee fresh and understanding impact on crema/aroma
- Espresso recipes
- Maintenance and cleaning of espresso machine and grinder
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food & Beverage Service
Cafés
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level barista roles in cafés
Support roles in hospitality businesses
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