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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Barista Training

  • Non-Award

This Course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
VTP454
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This Course 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.

It also includes pre-requisite unit SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety, this gives an understanding of hygienic practices used in a commercial environment for the safety of customers.

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.

Entry requirements

To gain entry to this course candidates must:

  • be eligible under 11H funding to enroll in the course if the student is still attending school. Students will be from year 9, or from year 10 & 11 for Alice Springs only
  • be eligible under 11J funding to enroll in the course

Students will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake this program. Students may be required to complete an online LLN assessment to determine any support requirements.

Study locations

Alice Springs

Palmerston

What you will learn

To achieve VTP454 - Barista Training a total of two (2) units of competency must be completed as detailed below.

Career pathways

Possible occupations relevant to this program include:

  • Cafe Attendant
  • Barista

Credit for prior study or work

Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.