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SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee (Barista)
Dispel the myths and learn coffee making skills for working in cafes, bars and restaurants. Tina Smith is a dynamic and experienced trainer and you will thoroughly enjoy this program as you learn about the history of coffee making, different coffee beans, grinding, extracting, texturising milk, coffee styles and how to use a commercial coffee machine.
It is important to note that SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a prerequisite for this program and you will need to provide evidence of this prior to commencing this training.
This course is delivered with a blended learning approach, with the practical component taking place face to face at the College, and the theory assessments to be completed online prior to the face to face training.
Please ensure that prior to enrolling in this course you read through our Student Handbook. If you have any questions, or require further information please contact our office on (02) 49841011 or email us at admin@tomareecc.nsw.edu.au
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government for those who satisfy the eligibility criteria.
SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety course must be completed.
USI unique Student Identifier number
The USI will be available online and at no cost to you. The USI will stay with you for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is undertaken from 1st January 2015.
Why do I need a USI?
You may need to provide evidence of your academic achievements, for example when applying for a job or to undertake further study.
Everyone undertaking nationally recognised VET courses will need to have a USI to receive their statement of attainment or qualification.
Your USI must be provided to Tomaree Community College before you can receive a statement of attainment or qualification. Tomaree Community College will not be allowed to issue your certificate unless we have your USI recorded.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders. It requires the ability to advise customers on coffee beverages, select and grind coffee beans, prepare and assess espresso coffee beverages and to use, maintain and clean espresso machines and grinders. Complex repairs of equipment would be referred to specialist service technicians.
Preparation of coffee beverages using other methods is covered in SITHFAB004 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages.
This unit applies to any hospitality organisation that serves espresso coffee beverages, including cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, function and event venues.
It applies to espresso machine operators who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision.
In this course you will learn:
This course is delivered with a blended learning approach, with the practical component taking place face to face at the College, and the theory assessments to be completed online prior to the face to face training.
Upon completion of SITHFAB005 – Prepare and serve espresso coffee, you may go on to study Certificate III in Hospitality or a Hospitality Skillset.
