Barista Basics: Learn How to Make Great Coffee

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Outcome

A Statement of Attendance.

Prerequisites

None

Location

Hobart, Launceston and Devonport training facilities.

Cost

$235 per person. (course prices for single employer groups are negotiable)

Duration

6 hours.

Dates and times

2013 Dates

HOBART - Evening Sessions:  Monday & Wednesday  6.00pm – 9.00pm; 6 & 8 and 27 & 29 May, 11 & 12 June*** (Tue & Wed - due to QB public hol), 24 & 26 June, 8 & 10 and 22 & 24 July, 12 & 14 and 26 & 28 August, 9 & 11  and 23 & 25 September, 7 & 9 and 21 & 23 October, 4 & 6 and 18 & 20 November, 2 & 4 and 16 & 18 December.

HOBART - Day Sessions: 10am - 3pm; 15 May, 12 June, 17 July, 15 August, 11 & 19 September, 10 October, 13 November, 5 &  11 December.

NORTH - Evening Sessions: Wednesday & Thursday 6.00pm – 9.00pm; 8 & 9 May, 12 & 13 June, 10 & 11 July, 14 & 15 August, 11 & 12 September, 2 & 3 October, 13 & 14 November, 11 & 12 December.  

NORTH WEST -  Evening Sessions: Monday & Tuesday 6.00pm – 9.00pm; 17 & 18 June, 19 & 20 August, 11 & 12 November and 9 & 10 December.

NORTH WEST - Day Sessions: Wednesday 9.30am – 3.30pm; 17 July and  2 October.

Courses will run subject to reaching minimum class numbers. 

For bookings and further information call 1300 362 175

Begin the journey to espresso coffee excellence with this 6 hour introduction to ‘Barista Basics’. Gain the basic knowledge to understand what constitutes high quality espresso coffee, and the skills to start you on your path to becoming a professional barista.

Whether you wish to gain employment, provide your customers with a better coffee experience or simply indulge in the delight that the perfect coffee provides, this course lays a solid foundation for espresso coffee brilliance.

Participants will learn:

  • How to operate an espresso machine, including essential cleaning techniques.
  • About the grinding process.
  • The art of extracting perfect espresso.
  • Milk texturing techniques.
  • What beverages make up the coffee menu. 

Participants will receive:

  • Comprehensive handouts
  • Laminated coffee menu instruction sheets
  • The opportunity to practice making espresso menu beverages
  • Skills and knowledge to progress to the next level of coffee training