General barista skills

Challenge reference: 6718

Active
Notional learning hours
30
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will become competent baristas able to identify and make different hot drinks and serve to the customer.
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 identify the equipment used to make a hot drink using a professional coffee machine.

  • 2 .  

    Be able to name popular coffees and explain how they are made.

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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Label, recall and know the function of the following pieces of equipment: grinder; tamper; portafilter; jug; milk thermometer; steam wand; group head
  • Name four popular coffees
  • Explain what ingredients each coffee contains
  • Explain or show how to use the steam wand to produce steamed or frothy milk
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Observation checklist
1
Record of oral questioning
2
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