Learning Outcomes

• Explain origins and characteristics of non-standard beverages and ingredients from different regions
• Explain origins and characteristics of coffee beans from different regions
• Describe coffee beans and its processing methods
• Apply sales techniques to recommend and sell customised non-standard beverages and coffee products to customers
• Comply with legislative requirements when preparing non-standard beverages and specialty coffee
• Set up tools and equipment to brew specialty coffee
• Prepare required and substituted ingredients to make / brew specialty coffee
• Follow recipes to prepare specialty coffees using relevant techniques
• Grind coffee beans to correct consistency and/or fineness
• Prepare non-standard beverages - Percolator Coffee, French Press Coffee and Espresso
• Steam milk to prepare latte and cappuccino
• Assess flavour and consistency of different liquids and ingredient to prepare flavoured lattes and cappuccinos
• Use beverage mixers to prepare flavoured lattes and cappuccinos
• Identify quality characteristics of specialty coffee
• Serve specialty coffees in the correct glassware
• Maintain equipment and reinstate work stations according to procedures

Methods of Learning

• Mini lectures to explain concepts and theories about standard beverages
• Practical activities, including role plays, practical performance and demonstration by trainer will be incorporated to illustrate the complete process
• Mutual sharing and feedback

Attire

To fulfil the assessment requirements, in line with the Hygiene and Safety policies, participants are assessed on personal grooming and hygiene. Candidates are encouraged to adhere to the attire requisites stated below.

• Smart casual attire - Please wear top with sleeves and long / full pants
• Covered Shoes / Sneakers with socks - Please do not wear slippers, sandals or open-toe shoes
• Clean, Short, Trimmed, Natural Fingernails 
• Neat and Tidy Hair - Please tie up medium or long hair neatly

Who Should Attend?

• Coffee lovers and Enthusiasts
• Aspiring Baristas and Beverage Professionals
• Food and Beverage professionals seeking barista skills
• Entrepreneurs starting speciality coffee businesses
• Hospitality Students and Trainees
• Retirees exploring new career opportunities
• Anyone Interested in Beverage Crafting
• Anyone passionate about advancing in the F&B industry

Minimum Entry Requirement

Participants should be able to converse, read, and write in English at the Employability Skills Workforce Skills Qualification (ES WSQ) and/ or Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 4 proficiency level.             

Assessment

• Practical Performance - 2 recipes
• Oral Questions - 20 Questions
• Short Answer Questions - 18 Questions

Duration

3 days (26.5 hours) including assessment

Trainer : Learner Ratio

1:20

Course Fee

Full course fee before SSG funding
$817.50 (Incl. of 9% GST)

Miscellaneous Fees (Incl. of 9% GST)

Miscellaneous Fees refer to any non-compulsory fees which the trainees pay only when applicable. Such fees are normally collected by DEMO Company when the need arises.

Fees indicated are per pax and not per proforma invoice or invoice.

Nett Fee after SSG’s Course Fee Funding Funding Validity Period: 01 Mar 2019 to 31 Dec 2026
Type	Category of Individuals
	Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders	Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above	SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents)
	Funding Source
	SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) Up to 50% of Course Fees	SkillsFuture Mid- Career Enhanced Subsidy Up to 70% of Course Fees	SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Up to 70% of Course Fees
Course Fee	$750.00	$750.00	$750.00
SkillsFuture Funding	$375.00	$525.00	$525.00
Nett Fee Payable (Before GST)	$375.00	$225.00	$225.00
GST (9%)	$67.50	$67.50	$67.50
SMES / ETSS-SME	-	$150.00	$150.00
Final Amount Payable (Incl. of 9% GST)	$442.50	$292.50	$292.50

(For Local Employers) More about SFEC https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/sfec

 *Self-sponsored individuals must be at least 21 years old.

 #Absentee payroll support in addition to course fee funding available for employer-sponsored candidates.
 *Terms and conditions applies to all types of SSG fundings.More details at www.tpgateway.gov.sg
 *Learners will be awarded a WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) for Non-Alcoholic Beverage Preparation 3 upon successful completion of the WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service