Accredited Barista Course

SITHFAB012A - Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee

This unit of competency is from the Tourism, Hospitality & Events Training Package SIT07

Cost: $159, normally $298 

Course Summary: This unit deals with the skills & knowledge requirements "to extract and serve espresso coffee using commercial espresso machine, including storage of coffee and cleaning, and care and preventative maintenance of machinery."

Assessment & completion standard: Verbal & practical demonstration of acquired skills & knowledge. Upon the successful completion of this course particpants receive the Statement of Attainment SITHFAB012A Prepare and serve espresso coffee as part of a Certificate II in Tourism, Hospitality and Events SIT07

Duration: 6.5 hours. Saturday to Wednesday from 9.45am to 5pm. Thursdays & Fridays 8.45am to 3.30pm & additional classes 6.45pm to 10pm.

Location: Suite 5, 250 Pitt Street, Sydney

Summary of outcomes: Successful completion of the course means you will demonstrate achievement in the following areas.

• Organise & prepare work areas
• Provide customer service & advise customers on espresso coffee
• Select & grind coffee
• Extract coffee
• Texture milk
• Serve & present espresso coffee
• Clean & maintain espresso machine

Particular attention will be given to the hygiene & food safety practices related to making, serving & storing coffee, coffee products & service equipment. In addition to the core elements covered in this unit participants will also learn:

• Free pour technique
• Advanced presentation styles
• Understanding of layering