Short Course: Fundamentals of Barista and Tearista

Overview

The training programme is designed to cater to baristas or tea specialists, hospitality professionals, and home baristas or tea enthusiasts who are seeking to acquire foundational skills and knowledge in the field. Over the course of 5 days, participants will engage in a comprehensive learning experience that combines theory, presentations, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and on-the-job coaching.

Kindly be advised that HRDF-claimable short courses are exclusively available to industry partners and are not open to individual applicants.

 

Programme NameFundamentals of Barista and Tearista
Duration5 Days
FeesRM2,880 per person (6 to 12 persons)
Includes all training materials, lunch, and refreshments
Materials ProvidedEach participant will be provided with an in-depth training manual, a certificate of participation, and a certification of completion for those who pass the final assessment.
Learning Objectives
  • Upsell and take orders based on customer preferences
  • Consistently prepare and present espresso-based beverages
  • Suggest alternative brewing methods, enhancing sales and satisfaction
  • Properly steep tea and recommend options to customers
  • Troubleshoot inconsistencies and maintain quality control
Trainer Profile

Associate Professor Dr Daniel Chong Ka Leong is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 17 years of experience in higher education and professional training. He is a certified hospitality trainer and a Master-level Professional Barista, awarded by Illy Universita Trieste, Italy.

Prior to entering the education line, Dr Daniel Chong worked in the food and beverage industry as an operations manager, F&B consultant, and training manager at various multinational hotel groups, multinational franchised restaurants, and a hospitality consulting firm.

He is not only an academician who teaches about coffee but also a social online learning coffee educator for OpenLearning, one of the largest lifelong learning micro-credential platforms in the world. He has organized coffee workshops and menu consulting work.

Additionally, he is an official coach for Barista Competitions and was awarded Best Coach of the Year for 2 consecutive years (2012–2014) by Nestle Professional Malaysia.

Duration
5 days (full-time)
Total Course Fee
  • RM2,880
    for Malaysian students
International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate

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