Barista Essential Skills

To demonstrate knowledge of coffee and its production process. To demonstrate knowledge of espresso equipment. To be competent in using commercial espresso equipment to prepare and present espresso beverages.

The learning outcomes for this course are:

Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origins, beans, harvesting and fair-trade requirements. (17284)

Explain roasting, blending, decaffeination and storage & handling of coffee beans. (17284)

Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso equipment. (17285)

Demonstrate knowledge of making espresso and other beverages using commercial espresso equipment. (17285)

Prepare espresso beverages under supervision. (17285)

Prepare espresso beverage equipment and ingredients. (17288)

Extract espresso and describe potential problems with espresso and espresso equipment. (17288)

Prepare milk and describe potential problems with preparing milk for espresso beverages. (17288)

Prepare and present espresso beverages for service. (17288)

Information
Course Code	BBES201
Level	3
Credits	12

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