Are you interested in becoming a barista? Whether you want to be a coffee connoisseur, open a coffee shop, or use your skills to travel the world, this online barista course is ideal for you!
In this online Barista Basics course, you will develop the skills to create exceptional espresso. You will learn about selecting quality beans, achieving the perfect extraction, and creating the ideal milk froth. Additionally, you’ll be trained to operate and maintain commercial coffee machines, manage workflow efficiently, and serve a range of coffee styles. This course will prepare you to meet customer needs with expertise and deliver consistently high-quality beverages.
On completion of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of coffee and be ready to pursue a career as a barista.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
- Mise en place for coffee service
- Efficient workplace
- Easy access to ingredients
- Coffee terminology
- Storage of ingredients
- Conditions to maintain freshness
- Cleaning equipment
- Espresso machines and grinders
- Commercial coffee machines
- Preparing coffee machine and grinder for service
- Selecting coffee beans
- Selecting coffee beans, blends and roasts
- Grinding coffee beans
- Coffee quality and grind size
- Factors affecting the grind
- Checking quality of the grind
- Adjusting the grinds
- Monitor the efficiency of grinder for correct dose and grind during use
- Cleaning grinders and hoppers
- Providing information to customer
- Meet customer needs and product knowledge
- Types of coffee beverages
- Types of milk
- Coffee accompaniments
- Customer preferences and take orders
- Selecting service-ware
- Preparing service ware
- Making espresso
- Preparing the group handle and filter basket
- Dosing the basket with ground coffee
- Tamping and levelling coffee
- Cleaning and flushing the group head
- Correct steps for espresso extraction
- Monitoring the extraction rate and water flow
- Checking the puck
- Other routine factors to monitor
- Staff training
- Monitor efficiency of coffee machine
- Cleanliness of coffee machine
- Hygiene and milk
- Selecting jugs
- Selecting milk for frothing
- Purging the steam wand
- Coffee beverages requiring milk
- Texturing milk
- Frothing milk to required temperature
- Milk that does not froth
- Monitoring milk
- Cleaning the steam wand
- Pouring the milk
- Combing the foam and milk
- Coffee presentation
- The premises
- Style of presentation
- Spillage and drips
- Tips for presenting beverages
- Serving coffee promptly
- Coffee temperature
- Accompaniments for beverages
- Efficient work practices
- Cleaning machine and equipment thoroughly and safely
- Maintain water filtration system
- Descaling
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Regular maintenance
- Manage resource efficiency
- Minimise negative environmental impacts
Unit 2 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
- Follow organisational hygiene procedures
- Report unsafe practices that break hygiene procedures promptly
- Reporting breaches
- Unsafe practices that should be reported
- Identify food hazards that may affect health and safety of customers
- Contaminants
- The seven HACCP principles
- Remove or minimise the hygiene hazard
- Report food hazards
- Preventing and minimising hazards
- End of shift cleaning
- Removing hazards
- Personal health issues likely to cause a hygiene risk
- Reporting incidents of food contamination
- Food handling activities
- Maintain clean clothes
- Use required PPE including bandages and dressings
- Preventing contamination
- Ready to eat food
- Using no-touch techniques
- Food contact surfaces
- Unhygienic personal contact with food and food contact surfaces
- Cleaning and sanitising
- Cleaning processes
- Cleaning and sanitising plans and schedules
- Cleaning food preparation and storage areas
- Handwashing techniques
Study Hours
Estimated duration 30 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional development for:
- Barista
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