Overview

Learners get hands-on with espresso machines, practising beverage preparation and safe food-handling techniques. They also explore the journey from bean to cup and learn about contamination control and hygiene standards required under the Food Act 2014. A highly practical entry point into the café or hospitality sector.

What you'll learn

This course delivers the following NZQA unit standards — 10 credits in total. Every unit is reported to NZQA on successful completion.

Unit	Credits	Standard
17285	4 cr	Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision
167	4 cr	Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision
20666	2 cr	Demonstrate basic knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business

What you'll be able to do

By the end of this course you'll be able to:

Confidently apply your knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision
Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision
Demonstrate basic knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business

Who it's for

Aspiring baristas and food handlers.

How you'll learn & what it costs

This course is delivered to groups, schools and workplaces only.

For groups & schools

We bring the tutor and materials to your workplace, school or community venue anywhere in NZ, and issue one invoice for the whole group. Get in touch and we'll confirm dates, numbers and pricing for your group.

Request a group quote

Easy — all the hard work and administration is done. The confidence I saw in the students was heartwarming.

— Secondary school teacher

What's included

All learning & assessment materials
Marking of assessments
One free re-sit if required
E-certificate on completion
NZQA reporting of achievement
Tutor support throughout

Works well with

Great Coffee and Safe Food — Level 3

Raise the bar for coffee excellence.

Common questions

Is this an NZQA-recognised course?

Yes. ITS is an NZQA Category 1 provider (#7837) — the highest rating in New Zealand. On completion we report your unit standards directly to NZQA.

How do I pay?

After you enrol or enquire and we confirm your place, you'll receive a secure online payment link — pay by card in a couple of clicks. Group and employer bookings receive a single invoice with 14-day terms.

What's included?

All learning and assessment materials, marking, an e-certificate on completion, NZQA reporting where applicable, and one free re-sit if you need it. Prices are excl. GST, per person.

Can you train our whole team?

Yes — face-to-face and live online are delivered to groups, and we bring everything to your workplace, school or marae anywhere in NZ. Talk to our Student Success Team on 0800 464 487.

Great Coffee and Safe Food — Level 2