Peterlee Campus
Course overview
During this course you will learn how to correctly set up and serve a variety of drinks using a traditional barista coffee machine.
You will demonstrate all health and safety measures throughout, whilst using the coffee machine, you will prepare 7 different hot drinks ranging from an espresso to hot chocolate.
You will complete the set up and cleaning procedures of the coffee machine.
Topics
Areas covered are as follows:
• Ingredients and equipment
• Drink recipes and preparation
• Presentation of beverages
• Serving of beverages
• Customer service essentials
Job opportunities after this course
This qualification could help you get a job as a barista or move forward in your current job.
To advance further in the hospitality sector, you may want to continue onto an additional qualification such as our International Vocational qualifications
Further study options after this course
This could lead onto other hospitality courses such as Food & beverage service, Hospitality services.
Entry requirements
None required.
How is this course assessed?
The course is assessed by both of the following methods
Practical with an exam where you will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Written exam marked out of 20.
When does the course start?
September 2024.
Length of course
6 weeks (one evening per week Wednesday)
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
