Do you wish there was a way to stay up for extended periods of time? Do you like bringing others joy through hot bean water? Are you keen to learn how to make a flat white, and earn NCEA credits in the process?
Our barista course for young people in Wellington covers the
basics of coffee growth, varieties and
processing; basics of extraction; how to
develop an espresso recipe; advanced
techniques toward extraction consistency;
milk preparation and pouring; beverage
construction and presentation; and basic
customer service techniques.
What it involves:
- 13 weeks of training real life experience
- 2 NCEA workshops (including work readiness training)
- 1 training session at People’s Coffee Roastery
- 1 celebration evening at Stories Espresso Bar
- 50 hours work placement
- Support into employment post course
- 20 NCEA credits
What you’ll get out of it:
- You’ll be able to prepare espresso coffee to an industry standard
- You’ll be able to prepare pressed and filter coffee to an industry standard
- You’ll learn to work well in a team environment
- You’ll feel well versed in customer service
- You’ll gain an understanding of work ethic and expectations
For more info, download our info pack here, and our intake information here.
Want to know what we’re all about about? Check out this short video below:
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