Barista Espresso Masterclass (Level 2)

The course topics include the history, the science and the process of espresso. Training is in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere using a commercial espresso machine and quality products. Those who successfully complete this course will be awarded a Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Record of Participation.

Content:

• The coffee tree, from the bean to the roast
• The different ways of producing coffee
• Breaking down the principles: the grind, dosing, tamping, the Perfect extraction, over and under extraction, milk steaming
• The espresso machine and how it works
• Demonstration of different espresso-based drinks
• Hands-on (machine time)
• Care and maintenance of your equipment
• Coffee quiz and lots of coffee drinking.

Entry Requirements:

• To be eligible to enrol on this ACE Course, you must be:
• a New Zealand citizen or resident (If this is your first time enrolling at NMIT, you will need to provide evidence of citizenship, either a birth certificate, passport or residency documentation. Please attach a verified copy of your citizenship to the application/enrolment form.)
• 16 years of age or over
• not a full-time secondary school student*
• *If you are a full-time secondary school student, you may be able to enrol on this course if:
• you are 16 years of age or over
• attend this course outside of normal school hours
• have obtained approval from the relevant school principal and
• have obtained approval from the TEC to enrol – please allow NMIT at least 14 working days before the course start date to obtain approval from TEC. If approval is not gained before the course start date, you will be shifted to the next available intake.