Espresso Fundamentals

Course Outline

This training package has been designed as a taste test for the coffee lover, giving them an insight into the craft and skill required to be a barista. All training is conducted in a purpose built training room with 2 x 2 group La Marzocco espresso machines with Mazzer grinders to match. 

Espresso Fundamentals also makes a great team building session for corporate groups. 

The content covered includes:

• Introduction to growing, roasting and harvesting
• Understanding the espresso machine and grinder
• The perfect espresso
• Silky milk every time
• Free pouring techniques

Would you like more hands on time? 

Making coffee is a hands on learning experience and for only $80 you can add one hour of practical training to the end of this class. Simply select "+ 1 Hour Practice Session" when making your booking. 

Bonus Offer!

This class gives you the opportunity to purchase Christine Cottrell's Barista Bibleat the heavily discounted price of $50.00 per booking, normally $65.00.  

The Barista Bible is the ultimate companion for anyone who is keen to learn the art and science of preparing and serving perfect coffee beverages. This coffee book is perfect for the coffee connoisseur or home barista – when learning how to make espresso coffee beverages.

• Easy-to-read text
• Hundreds of superb illustrations and high quality photographs
• Step-by-step instructions for more than 20 espresso techniques
• Detailed coffee training including what is espresso and how to make espresso, coffee grinding, steaming milk & foaming milk, coffee extraction, cleaning espresso machines
• Step-by-step coffee recipes with stacks of barista tips including coffee art or latte art
• Fascinating coffee history and the origins of various coffee beverages
• Meticulously researched and written by a hospitality trainer and coffee expert
• Aligned with the Units of Competency from the Australian Hospitality Training Package.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All  changes to bookings need to be made no later than 48hrs before the  course commencement time by phoning 1300 253 030 or by email, brent@thecoffeetrainingco.com.au.  

Cancellations will be refunded and  changes will be considered if  requested more than 48hrs in advance of  the enrolled course. 

If a  cancellation is made with in 48hrs of the  course commencement time,   50% of the course fee will be refunded. In  the event of a "no show",  no refund will be given unless sufficient  evidence as to why is  provided.

Payment

100% payment is required upon booking. Payment can be made in store or via our website. We accept VISA, Master  Card, Cash (In Store Booking Only) or Direct Deposit (Upon request).   The Coffee Training Co. use the secure and trusted merchant facility of www.weteachme.com.au

Bookings

Bookings can be made by phone, email or online (preferred). Once payment is made and agreement to these terms and conditions have been confirmed, bookings will be confirmed by email.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All  changes to bookings need to be made no later than 48hrs before the  course commencement time by phoning 1300 253 030 or by email, brent@thecoffeetrainingco.com.au. Cancellations will be refunded and  changes will be considered if requested more than 48hrs in advance of  the enrolled course. If a cancellation is made with in 48hrs of the  course commencement time,  50% of the course fee will be refunded. In  the event of a "no show", no refund will be given unless sufficient  evidence as to why is provided.

Facilities

All training facilities are purpose built coffee training rooms. Equipment used are 2 group

commercial espresso machines and commercial grinders.  

Privacy Policy

The Coffee Training Co. is committed to supporting the national Privacy Principles which set  clear standards for the collection, use, storage and access of personal  information which is obtained as part of business operations. To provide  our services we require certain information from the purchaser or  trainee, e.g. their name, address, contact details etc. If the purchaser  or trainee does not provide us with this information we will not be  able to provide the services the purchaser or trainee have requested.

As  required by the Privacy Act the purchaser or trainee may also check and  correct the accuracy of personal details at any time. The Coffee Training Co. is not involved in the selling, trading or alternative unauthorized use  of personal information. We will not, on any circumstances pass on  personal details to other organisations, unless required by law.

Training and Assessment

All The Coffee Training Co. trainers are qualified trainers and hold a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.  All courses offered follow a clear training plan that is flexible to  meet the learners needs. Methods of training include, but not limited  to, the use of practical demonstrations & explanations, content  delivered by TV & DVD, and "one on one" assisted training, physical  work books and assessments and practical assessments.

The Coffee Training Co. is  in partnership with Prestige Service Training (PST) and use PST as the  Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for all accredited courses.  Trainee's who complete an accredited course may have access and review  their own file with permission of PST and must abide by PST's policies.  PST's policies can be accessed by contacting PST by phone on (07) 5667  7224 or on their website.

Workplace Health & Safety Policy

Our Trainers are responsible for providing and maintaining a safe training environment & facilities

for the welfare of other trainers, trainees and guests.

Trainees are responsible for;

Ensuring their own personal health and safety, and that of others in the training facility.

They  comply with any reasonable directions (such as safe training  procedures, wearing personal protective equipment) given by a trainer or  management for health and safety reasons.

Ensuring correct attire is worn and personal hygiene standards are met to meet food safety standards.

These include;

Wearing of closed in shoes at all time

Long hair should be tied back

No acrylic nails

No nail polish

Minimal jewellery