Version Effective: 6th of March, 2018
Version Effective: 6th of March, 2018

NACC00009 - Master Barista

Course Details

Course Summary

This non-accredited short course covers the advanced skills and knowledge needed to prepare and serve espresso coffee, including: assessing coffee extractions, factors that affect the extraction rate, setting and adjusting the grinder, advanced milk texturising, the coffee industry, including coffee cultivation, processing, roasting and blending.


Entry Requirements

Students should complete the Basic Barista short course first.


Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Non-accredited)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Hospitality and Beauty
Skill Area
  • Barista

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Enhances your prospects as a café attendant or coffee shop employee or simply enjoy learning new skills. A Statement of Attendance will be issued on completion of this non-accredited short course.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 1 core units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Standard Course Structure

1 class for 3 hours
  • On-campus
Units
NU0009 Advanced Barista Short Course More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
NU0009 Advanced Barista Short Course

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Practical Task
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
You are required to enrol into the course to attend the times listed below.

Course Times

2019

Rockhampton City
Dates Start Time End Time Room
22nd October 2019 5:00 pm 8:00 pm Willby's Restaurant - B/1.22
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Resource Requirements

Whilst on-campus, students must wear closed in shoes. Strictly no thongs or open sandals are permitted. Students should wear long pants and suitable shirt/blouse (no offensive logos/wording). Students should also bring pen and paper to the class.

This program is not accredited; therefore students will receive a Statement of Attendance only. 

This program will not supply credit transfer for an accredited unit of competency.