Barista Skills Short Course
Food & Beverage
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A two-day barista course covering comprehensive coffee-making knowledge, coffee heritage, and preparation of café recipes. Includes practical assessment leading to a certificate.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Otago Polytechnic Cromwell campus, Cromwell
Core skills this course teaches
Understand coffee heritage and production
Demonstrate knowledge of the history, origins, and production processes involved in coffee making.
Prepare and present espresso beverages
Produce café-quality espresso beverages to service standards.
What You're Signing Up For
This two-day Barista Skills Short Course at Otago Polytechnic's Cromwell campus provides comprehensive training in coffee-making, covering the history and evolution of coffee and the production of a wide range of café coffee recipes. The course includes assessment of two NZQA unit standards focusing on coffee heritage and espresso beverage preparation. On successful completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Course Content
- History and evolution of coffee
- Coffee heritage and production (Unit 17284)
- Preparation and presentation of espresso beverages for service (Unit 17288)
- Production of all café coffee recipes
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
Future employment opportunities might be
Barista
Café staff
Hospitality service roles
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.