Course Overview

Creating the perfect coffee is not only an art, but a science! Baristas that have mastered their craft are in hot demand.

Toi Ohomai has developed this comprehensive Barista course, delivered over six weeks, to take your barista skills to the next level.

Learn by doing in our state-of-the-art barista lab. Our Master Barista tutor will explain everything from the bean to the cup!

You’ll be ready to tackle a professional barista role with a skill that’s in demand all over the world.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

  • The Art of Coffee and Barista Services (Level 3)
     
Locations Rotorua, Tauranga
Next intake Oct 2024 View more details
Study options

6 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)

Study 2-3 days face-to-face on campus at set times plus 1 day online per week
Total credits 20
Indicative Fees To be confirmed for domestic students View full fees information
Eligibility View entry criteria

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Career opportunities

  • Successful learners may pursue employment as service personnel in cafes, restaurants, bars and  clubs, which provide barista service.

Topics you'll cover

  • Global coffee industry
  • Coffee production process
  • Espresso equipment
  • Espresso beverages
  • Barista services
  • Introduction to latte art

Course Fees

Indicative Fees * To be confirmed for domestic students

*Please note, 2024 fees for this course are yet to be confirmed.

* Important fee information, and hints and tips

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Student Loans and Allowances

This course does NOT meet the requirements for student loan or allowance applications through StudyLink.

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Course Entry Information

Entry criteria

  • Open Entry

Standard Entry Criteria

Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.

For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:

Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.

English language requirements

Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.

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Course Locations and Intake Information

Location Campus Start Date
Rotorua Mokoia Campus 14 Oct 2024 Apply now
Tauranga Windermere Campus 14 Oct 2024 Apply now

Study options

  • 6 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
  • Study 2-3 days face-to-face on campus at set times plus 1 day online per week

Important dates

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