This course provides students with the basic skills and knowledge required to operate commercial espresso coffee equipment and preparation of espresso beverages and is designed to assist those people wishing to develop their knowledge and/ or pursue employment in the café/food and beverage industry.

It covers the techniques and methods of basic espresso beverage preparation and execution. It also covers filtered coffee and pressed coffee making. The course is delivered through a combination of hands-on practical training, classroom and theory work.

Employers in the hospitality industry need staff that has a sound understanding of how to produce espresso coffee on demand. Participants in this course need to achieve 100% attendance and demonstrate a high level of competency in the production of espresso-based coffees – flat white, cappuccino, latte, short black, mochaccino, long black, and in espresso machine operation and care.