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2 Days - 9am to 3.30pm
Mojo HQ & Roastery
Shed 13, 37 Customhouse Quay, Wellington
For Year 11, 12 & 13 Students
Step into the world of specialty coffee with this hands-on, fast-paced two-day Barista course, designed for senior secondary students who want real industry skills using specialty grade industry products and equipment.
This programme is built around Unit Standard 17288 – Prepare and present espresso beverages (Level 3, 5 credits), allowing students to gain NZQA-recognised achievement while learning practical, real-world barista skills.
Whether you're curious about working in a café, building employability skills, or just want to understand what goes into a perfect coffee, this course takes you through the full journey, from bean to cup.
In this course, you will learn,
- Understanding coffee beans, grind size, and extraction basics
- How espresso machines work in a commercial setting
- The importance of consistency, timing, and technique
- Pulling and assessing quality espresso shots
- How to steam milk to the correct temperature and texture
- Introduction to simple pouring techniques
- Understanding how milk affects flavour and presentation,
- Common espresso-based drinks (latte, flat white, cappuccino, etc.)
- Cleaning and maintaining espresso machines and equipment.
Mojo Unit Standard Certificate on completion.
This course only runs through school holidays.
Unfortunately, we are unable to run training from our Auckland locations.