Barista

Master the Art of Coffee – From Bean to Cup

The Barista Program at United Technical School (UTS) offers a comprehensive journey into the world of specialty coffee. Affiliated with the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), this course equips aspiring baristas with both foundational techniques and intermediate skills, setting them up for a successful career in the growing coffee industry.

Through immersive, 80% hands-on training, students gain practical expertise in espresso extraction, milk steaming, latte art, and manual brewing methods including Aeropress, V60, Chemex, and more. Participants also explore the global coffee journey — from farm to cup — while learning about flavour profiling, café workflow, customer service, and modern trends in the third and fourth-wave coffee culture.

Upon successful completion, graduates receive a prestigious BARISTA certificate, opening doors to both local and international opportunities in the coffee sector.

Features

• Learn from expert instructor

• Practical sessions on coffee brewing and latte art

• In-depth exploration of coffee origins, processing & flavour profiling

• Exposure to third and fourth-wave coffee culture

• Customer service and café workflow training

Curricular Structure

Topics Covered:

• Global journey of coffee and supply chain

• Sensory skills and coffee tasting

• Espresso machine and grinder operation

• Workspace management and café workflow

• Espresso and milk-based beverage preparation

• Latte art and menu building

• Cleaning, health & safety practices

• Coffee trends and industry movements

• Practical & theoretical assessments

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