Award in Barista Skills 2025 Course Dates
Diaz HUB, Mossel Bay
28 July - 5 August 8 Sept - 16 Sept 3 Nov - 11 Nov
Highfield International Award in Barista Skills
Barista Course
7 Day Barista Course
Course type: Suitable for trade.
Course type: Suitable for trade.
Suitable for: Designed for those currently working in the hospitality industry and wish to take their experience, product and coffee knowledge to an advanced level.
This is a perfect course for the coffee rookie that wants to learn everything about the coffee industry. Also, the intermediate Barista that wants to take their skill and knowledge to the next level.
This is a perfect course for the coffee rookie that wants to learn everything about the coffee industry. Also, the intermediate Barista that wants to take their skill and knowledge to the next level.
Coffee knowledge and barista skills to people with no previous experience who want to pursue a career as a professional barista.
The course will cover:
The course will cover:
- Coffee Knowledge: Crop to Cup, History, Coffee Farming, Certifications
- Equipment: Grinder, Espresso Machine, Brewing Equipment
- Grinder Calibration and Maintenance
- Understanding Espresso: Grinding, Tamping, Dosing, Pouring
- Specialist Teas, Chocolate based Drinks, Chilled and Iced Drinks
- Milk Preparation: Steaming, Pouring
- Latte Art
- Work Space Management
- Troubleshooting
- Customer Service
About the Class
Knowledge sessions: Online and in class.
Practical sessions: In class.
Written Summative Assessment, Practical Examination
Practical sessions: In class.
Written Summative Assessment, Practical Examination
5 Days Theory and Practicals (08h00 – 16h00)
2 Days to hand in Portfolio of Evidence.
Min 6 people per class.
Registration: Required in advance
2 Days to hand in Portfolio of Evidence.
Min 6 people per class.
Registration: Required in advance
Espresso Making2 Day Basic Barista Course
Certificate of competency
Course type: Suitable for Beginners
This course is designed for anyone serious about crafting exquisite espresso drinks at home or in the office.
We will focus teaching you to achieve an Quality Espresso with the needed steps.
Course Highlights:
Comprehensive espresso preparation from scratch
Course Inclusions:
Theory on Espresso Coffee Character and Behaviour
Practical Training on our own professional equipment (or yours)
Fresh Beans, Equipment (if applicable), Accessories and Expertise
Practical sessions with hands-on guidance from experienced facilitators.
Tips and tricks for perfecting your espresso
Continuous mentorship to achieve excellence in every cup.
About the Class
Classes runs on two consecutive days (08h00 – 16h00).
Min 6 people per class.
Juniors are Most Welcome (to join elders or solo)
Including a light meal from our Kitchen (of course!).
Min 6 people per class.
Juniors are Most Welcome (to join elders or solo)
Including a light meal from our Kitchen (of course!).
Learner Basic to Advanced (+-5 Hours)
Groups of Friends/Family/Team Building may be Discounted for
Registration: Required in advance
Course Outcomes:
Trainee able to pull cafe quality espresso and serve a Great finish
Join us to transform your espresso skills and enjoy Cups of Excellence!
Join us to transform your espresso skills and enjoy Cups of Excellence!