Barista
Skills

Master the art of coffee and build the confidence to work in a busy café environment.

Why choose this programme?

Whether you're looking to start your first café job or develop practical hospitality skills, our Barista Skills programme provides hands-on training in a real-world learning environment.You'll learn how to prepare quality espresso coffee, texture milk, operate café equipment, and deliver excellent customer service. With guidance from experienced tutors, you'll build the confidence and practical experience employers look for in today's hospitality industry.

Espresso Coffee

Learn how to prepare consistently great espresso using commercial coffee machines.

Milk Texturing

Master milk steaming and pouring techniques for a variety of café-style beverages.

Commercial Equipment

Gain confidence using professional espresso machines, grinders, and café equipment safely.

Customer Service

Develop the communication and customer service skills that create memorable café experiences.

Practical Training

Build your skills through hands-on practice in a realistic café environment.

Workplace readiness

Develop the professionalism, teamwork, and confidence needed to succeed in hospitality.

Build Your Future

Whether you dream of working in a local café, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality venue, this programme gives you the practical skills and confidence to get started. Through hands-on learning and expert guidance, you'll develop the techniques and customer service skills needed to thrive in fast-paced café environments. The skills you gain can open the door to employment opportunities throughout New Zealand's growing hospitality industry.

skills that matter

Grinding & extracting espresso

Food
Safety

Interview
preparation

Texturing
milk

Customer service & communication

teamwork & professionalism

Operating commercial espresso machines

Preparing a range of coffee styles

Café workflow & organisation

Where This Can Take You

Create New Opportunities

By completing this programme, you'll have the practical skills and confidence to prepare quality espresso coffee, work efficiently in a café environment, and deliver excellent customer service. You'll understand industry expectations and be better prepared to work as part of a professional hospitality team. Completing this programme can help you prepare for or secure employment within cafés, restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses, while providing a strong foundation for further hospitality training and career development.

Frequently Asked questions

Most of our programmes are fully funded for eligible learners. Funding eligibility varies by programme. Contact us for a no obligation chat to find out which options are available to you.

 

Programme lengths vary. Some are short workshops, while others run over several weeks or months.

 

Our programmes are delivered in person at our training locations or at employer and community venues, depending on the programme.

You do not require previous experience. 

We work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including job seekers, employees, migrants, refugees, employers and community organisations. 

Yes! Our programmes offer flexible schedules to help learners balance work, family, and study commitments.

Most of our programmes provide all of the resources and equipment you need. If there is anything additional you need for your programme we will let you know.

Simply complete our enquiry form or visit us at 201 Southland Road Hastings or 140 Dalton Street Napier. We’ll discuss your goals and help you find the right programme.