Apply Now
Student Portal

SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Start Date
Enrol Anytime

Nominal hours
30

Prerequisites
SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

Location
Parramatta

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders. It is suitable for learners seeking skills for café, restaurant, and hospitality service environments.

  • On successful completion, learners will receive a Statement of Attainment for SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee.

Training is typically delivered with a strong practical focus using commercial equipment in a hospitality training environment or simulated café setting.

Accreditation

Signature Training College is registered with and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is authorised to deliver Nationally Recognised Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Students are required to:
  • Have sound language, literacy and numeracy skills
  • Be able to participate in practical café-based activities
  • Obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
  • Provide valid identification as required for enrolment
  • Complete any pre-training review or Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills check if applicable
Assessment for this unit is designed to support both knowledge development and practical skill application in line with the learning outcomes of the unit. Students will complete a combination of trainer-led activities, practical demonstrations, and competency-based assessment tasks within scheduled timeframes.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills
  • Prepare and serve a range of espresso coffee beverages using commercial coffee equipment
  • Demonstrate consistency in beverage preparation, presentation, and service standards across multiple service occasions
  • Use correct ingredients, measurements, and preparation techniques for a variety of espresso-based drinks
  • Monitor extraction quality and adjust coffee-making variables where required
  • Work efficiently within realistic hospitality service timeframes
 
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge
  • The characteristics of common espresso coffee beverages and how they are prepared
  • The purpose and use of different milk types, coffee beans, blends, and roasts
  • Key preparation techniques including grinding, dosing, tamping, extraction, and milk texturing
  • Indicators of coffee quality, including crema, flow, flavour, aroma, strength, and presentation
  • How customer preferences may affect beverage preparation and service
  • Safe operation, cleaning, and basic maintenance of espresso machines, grinders, and related equipment
  • Storage and handling requirements for coffee beans, milk, and other ingredients to support food safety and product quality
  • Workplace procedures, presentation standards, and the safe use of cleaning products and equipment

 

Important Note
Assessment should include practical demonstration in an operational or simulated food and beverage environment with access to commercial espresso equipment.
  • Prepare workstation and coffee equipment
  • Grind, dose, tamp and extract espresso
  • Texture milk for different coffee beverages
  • Prepare and present common espresso-based drinks
  • Monitor extraction quality and make adjustments
  • Clean and maintain espresso machines and grinders safely
If you are a new enrolling student, undertaking Nationally recognized training, you will need a USI number to receive your Qualification/Statement of Attainment. If you do not have a USI you will not be able to receive a qualification. To create a USI account, go to the website: www.usi.gov.au
We are committed to flexible fee payment options to support our students. For all fee payment information please contact studentservices@signaturetraining.edu.au prior to enrolling.

Have more questions?
Get in touch with us today!

News and Related Articles