Barista for Beginners
Through a combination of online learning and hands-on practice, learn about espresso and learn to make popular espresso coffees. A course fee subsidy applies for permanent residents of NZ (conditions apply).
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Sat 16 Aug
- TEC funded course fee subsidy for qualifying learners: $49.00 incl. GST
- $98.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Saturday workshop
Sat 16 Aug 10:00 - Sat 16 Aug 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Event is fullJoin waiting listPlease note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Sun 17 Aug
- TEC funded course fee subsidy for qualifying learners: $49.00 incl. GST
- $98.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Sunday workshop
Sun 17 Aug 10:00 - Sun 17 Aug 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Event is fullJoin waiting listPlease note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Sat 06 Sep
- TEC funded course fee subsidy for qualifying learners: $49.00 incl. GST
- $98.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Saturday workshop
Sat 06 Sep 10:00 - Sat 06 Sep 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Register3 places remainingPlease note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
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Sat 27 Sep
- TEC funded course fee subsidy for qualifying learners: $49.00 incl. GST
- $98.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Saturday workshop
Sat 27 Sep 10:00 - Sat 27 Sep 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Sun 28 Sep
- TEC funded course fee subsidy for qualifying learners: $49.00 incl. GST
- $98.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Sunday workshop
Sun 28 Sep 10:00 - Sun 28 Sep 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Course dates 2025
- 2 March FULL
- 5 April FULL
- 6 April FULL
- 7 June FULL
- 5 July
- 6 July
- 16 August
- 17 August
- 6 September
- 27 September
- 1 November
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens;
- Those who hold a residency-class visa;
- Individuals granted refugee status;
- In some cases spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
- You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy.
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status .
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation. The subsidised course fee is $49.
Course outline
Learn coffee fundamentals including:
- What is espresso?
- Processing and roasting coffee beans
- Storing coffee beans
- Anatomy of a coffee machine
- Grinding and dosing espresso coffee
- Extracting the perfect espresso shot
- Understanding the different types of milk
- Stretching and texturing milk
- Splitting milk
- Pouring milk to make espresso drinks
- Top tips for espresso coffee service
- Cleaning an espresso machine
You'll learn about different espresso coffee drinks and how to make:
- an espresso
- a long black
- a macchiato (both long and short)
- a latte
- a piccolo latte
- a flat white
- a cappuccino
- a mocha
- an iced coffee
This is blended-learning course using a combination of online video tutorials and hands-on practice using an espresso machine. During the course, or shortly afterward, your teacher will share a link for the online tutorials so that you can reinforce the day's practical learning. This course does not earn NCEA credits. Please let the office know if you would like a certificate to recognise your completion of the course.
What to bring
All ingredients ($15) are included within the course fee. As this course runs over the lunch-hour, bring a sandwich or similar for lunch. If you have a small portable espresso machine you are interested to practice with, please email your tutor about the possibility of bringing it along.
