Basic Barista Skills

Challenge reference: 1859

Notional learning hours  30
Level Entry 3
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skill
Learning aim

Learners will be able to use a professional coffee machine to create both hot and iced coffees.

Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Be able to use the coffee grinder to grind coffee

  2. Be able to label all the equipment needed for using a professional coffee machine

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Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Correctly place the portafilter into the coffee grinder by making sure it rests in the machine without you holding it
    • Select the correct measure (one or two shots) according to the customers order
    • Carefully take the portafilter out of the coffee grinder and place on the tamper mat without spilling any coffee

    Label, recall and know the function of the following pieces of equipment:

    • coffee grinder
    • portafilter
    • tamper
    • tamper mat
    • milk pitcher
    • milk thermometer 
    • filter holder
    • steam wand
    • drip tray
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