Barista Part One - Barista Course Auckland
Food & Beverage
A course by
New Zealand School of Food & Wine
An intensive barista training course for beginners, focused on teaching the practical skills and knowledge required to prepare a range of espresso-based coffees in a café environment.
NZ$375
inc GST
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NZ$375
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Prepare a range of espresso-based beverages
Learn to create popular espresso coffee drinks to a café standard, including Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, and more.
Operate and maintain a commercial espresso machine
Develop practical skills for safely and effectively using and cleaning coffee-making equipment.
What You're Signing Up For
Barista Part One is a short, practical coffee-making course intended for those looking to start a career as a barista. Students learn the art of making espresso coffee, including techniques for extracting espresso, mixing coffee drinks, milk steaming for texture, and cleaning coffee machinery. The course provides foundational knowledge about coffee beans, recipes for popular drinks, and tips from experienced café professionals. Graduates receive a certificate of attendance and can progress to further barista study or begin pursuing employment as a junior barista.
Course Content
- Espresso recipes and techniques
- Coffee terminology and industry standards
- Extracting espresso
- Understanding coffee roasts, grinds, and storage
- Cleaning and operating a commercial espresso machine
- Milk steaming for coffee beverages
- Preparing common coffee drinks: Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte, Short Black, Long Black, Americano, Mochaccino, Hot Chocolate
- Introduction to types of coffee beans and origins
What you need to know first
Aged 16 or over
English language recommended: NCEA Level 1 or IELTS 5.0
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Junior barista positions in cafesEntry-level food and beverage service roles
