Basic Barista Skills

Challenge reference: 1859

Active
Notional learning hours
30
Level
Entry 3
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
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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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
1 2
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