Barista Skills
Overview
Topics to be explored include:
- History of espresso and espresso preparation theory
- Operating and maintenance of commercial espresso machine and grinder
- Espresso process: grind, dose, tamp
- Pulling espresso shots
- Milk steaming
- Workspace management
- Health and safety
- Lecture
- Lab
- Role-plays
- Audiovisual media
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. This is a mastery course.
At the conclusion of the course, a successul student will be able to:
- List and describe history of espresso and espresso preparation theory.
- Define variety of methods for brewing coffee.
- Describe coffee tools and equipment.
- Demonstrate basic maintenance of a commercial espresso machine.
- Operate a commercial coffee grinder and an espresso machine.
- Demonstrate microfoam milk texturing techniques.
- Prepare espresso drinks, coffee with a French press coffee maker, and filter coffee.
- Demonstrate the ability to define and use work-related terminology.
- Demonstrate ability to define gross/net pay, and deductions.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply work-place related numeracy skills.
- Demonstrate the use of digital technology safely.
- Access and apply work-place information, e.g., training manual, policies, and signage.
- Demonstrate presentation skills.
- Exhibit effective communication exchanges in the workplace and in an educational setting.
- Exhibit conflict resolution techniques.
- Demonstrate active listening skills.
- Exhibit acceptable communication for both public and private situations.
- Demonstrate the ability to adhere to workplace confidentiality.
- Exhibit positive customer service practices.
Topic relevant material will be provided throughout the course.
Requisites
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers to Other Institutions
Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.
Institution | Transfer details for LIST 0230 | |
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There are no applicable transfer credits for this course. |
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
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CRN
37578
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Fri | Instructor last name
Bachra
Instructor first name
Davi
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Course status
Open
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