SITHFAB025 - Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee (Release 1)

UNIT DESCRIPTION

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders. It requires the ability to advise customers on coffee beverages, select and grind coffee beans, prepare and assess espresso coffee beverages and to use, maintain and clean espresso machines and grinders. Complex repairs of equipment would be referred to specialist service technicians.

Preparation of coffee beverages using other methods is covered in SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages.

This unit applies to any hospitality organisation that serves espresso coffee beverages, including cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, function and event venues.

It applies to espresso machine operators who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

STEPS TO COMPLETE THIS UNIT

This unit is broken down into the following sections: 

• Seven (7) Chapters that contain your learning resources and activities
• Knowledge Assessment 
• Learner Assessment Pack 

• Step 1: Start at Chapter 1, read each Chapter and complete all associated activities.
• Step 2: Once you are confident that you have acquired and retained the knowledge and skills learned from each Chapter, complete the assessment tasks at the end of this unit.

SIMULATED BUSINESS LOGIN - The Continent Hotel

To complete the Subjects you will need to access documents and forms on our Simulated Business Website - The Continent Hotel. You will need to use the login information below to access these documents.