(SA) Barista Training - Prepare and serve espresso coffee

If you are looking to work in the hospitality industry, undertaking a Barista course will give you a starting point and allow you to work in cafes and restaurants as a barista.

This course is a competency-based training program and assessment is made up of multiple choice quizzes and practical demonstration of skills.

This course covers: Major types and characteristics of coffee beverages

- Characteristics of different types of bean, blends, & roasts - Mise en place requirements - Methods and techniques for preparing and serving coffee beverages - Quality indicators for espresso coffee extraction - Available options to meet specific customer preferences - Factors relevant to quality of espresso coffee - Extraction rates for the different espresso coffees - How and when adjustments are required - Organisational procedures and industry standards - Appropriate environmental conditions for storage - Essential features and functions of different espresso machines - Basic maintenance and cleaning methods for espresso grinders, machines, and equipment - Content of safety data sheets for cleaning agents and chemicals, or workplace documents that interpret the content of SDS. - Latte art

For more information about the contents and assessment requirements for this course see the government's unit of competency details.