The Food and Wine Academy Workshop

This “Barista Pathway” is a powerful step forward as you pursue a broadened and meaningful career in coffee community.

KEY CONCEPTS EXPLORED

Accredited by the Specialty Coffee Association of America*, this “Barista Pathway” is designed under series of modes to accelerate a student’s professional trajectory with world-recognized instruction in espresso and espresso drink preparation, equipment operation and customer service.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

With a clearly defined course of study in both broad and focused coursework, “Barista Pathway” will prepare students for life outside of theory, applying their experience in the classroom back at their jobs. With newfound confidence, hard-earned knowledge, and the empowering support of a large professional network, Pathways graduates enjoy the benefits of programming that has been developed by the best minds in specialty coffee.

Date	Time	Outline

9 Feb 2017	7:30pm – 10pm	Session 1 Seed to Cup Introduction to Cupping

10 Feb 2017	7:30pm – 10pm	Session 2 Introduction to Coffee Brewing & Extraction 1 Introduction to Coffee Brewing & Extraction 2

11 Feb 2017	10am – 6pm	Session 3 Customer Service Essentials Espresso and Milk Steaming Fundamentals Part 1
12 Feb 2017	10am – 6pm	Session 4 Espresso and Milk Steaming Fundamentals Part 2 Barista Level 1 Practical Exam & Written Exam^

^Testing and Awarding of Certification: To complete Level 1 Certification requirements, candidates must pass both exams, along with attendance in all classes. Minimum passing score for tests are 80% for the written test and 90% for practical test.

Class Level:

Certification Program

Venue:

The Vinoteca Lab, THB218
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
17 Science Museum Road
Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
(Please click here for location map)

Fee:

Public

HK$8,500

PolyU Alumni / Staff /Hotel ICON Staff HK$4,000

PolyU Student

HK$1,000

Please register by sending your name and contact details to Ms Brigid Yau at brigid.yau@polyu.edu.hk for registration, followed by bank transfer payment or a cheque made payable to "The Hong Kong Polytechnic University" addressed to Ms Brigid Yau, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 17 Science Museum Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong. First-come first-served.

*With members located in more than 40 countries, Specialty Coffee Association of America represents every segment of the specialty coffee industry, including producers, roasters, importers/exporters, retailers, manufacturers, baristas and other industry professionals. For over 30 years, SCAA has been dedicated to creating a vibrant specialty coffee community by recognizing, developing and promoting specialty coffee. SCAA sets and maintains quality standards for the industry, conducts market research, and provides education, training, resources, and business services for its members.

Click here for details. For enquiry, please contact Ms Denise Law at tel: 3400 2180 or email to denise.law@polyu.edu.hk.

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