Crew
Advance your skills, gain certifications, and unlock new opportunities. Kelp offers flexible and affordable online training for yacht crew at all levels.
The Crew Academy’s Barista & Hot Beverages eLearning course equips interior crew with skills for exceptional hot beverage service including brewing methods, latte art, tea service and more.
The course covers a range of topics, beginning with the history and global rituals of coffee, tea, and cocoa, the cultural significance of these beverages and their preparation, to provide authentic experiences for guests from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Gain an in depth knowledge of the preparation of coffee, including brewing methods, milk steaming and latte art.
The course also covers safety and hygiene practices and the proper maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Tea, herbal infusions, and cocoa are also covered with insights into flavour profiles, brewing methods, and creative presentation ideas.
Course Format
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8 hours of guided eLearning through the kelp platform.
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Series of multiple-choice knowledge checks throughout the course.
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Practical assessments throughout.
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Online examination (30 multiple choice or short answer questions, 1 hour).
Equipment Required
- Good internet, computer and printer
- Device with video capabilities
- A coffee maker (Ideally a barista or capsule machine, however a French press, Moka pot, drip machine etc. will suffice)
- Milk frother (handheld or automatic)
- Milk jug
- Mug
- Ground coffee and milk
Accreditation
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IAMI GUEST Certificate for Unit 11 – Barista & Hot Beverages.
