Our training programme is designed to educate you to a very high and professional level of skills. Each training session is linked with the rest of the programme and to understand the coffee making process well, we would require each of you to go through all the levels of our programme. During the process we will be working closely with you to address specific service and development needs through our more advanced sessions, helping you to deliver the best coffee imaginable, every time.

 We have on offer two blocks of trainings: – ORANGE and BLUE.
Both blocks will contain similar information but what differs between them is how far we go into details during our training sessions. Once we have established with you the context in which you work, we will be able to advise which block is more suitable for your work environment.


LEVEL 1
During this training we will revisit the basics of espresso science, milk foaming techniques, drink preparation, machine care and cleaning. This session is open to all skill levels as it will be "back to basics" with focus on obtaining consistency from your coffee preparation. A certificate of participation is issued upon completion.

Training time : 10am-3.30pm.
Training dates:
Orange Block
08.09.11
06.10.11
03.11.11
01.12.11
05.01.12
09.02.12
Blue Block
09.09.11
07.10.11
04.11.11
02.12.11
06.01.12
10.02.12


LEVEL 2
On this session we will be perfecting grinder adjustments, full espresso quality, perfect milk foaming and texturing techniques. After this training you will be confident in advanced machine and grinder maintenance. A good working barista knowledge is required as we will delve into the deep dark workings of your espresso machine. A certificate of participation is issued upon completion. Good knowledge of level I is required. Training folder & signed Union barista card is necessary.

Training time : 10am-3.30pm.
Training dates:
Orange Block
12.09.11
13.10.11
10.11.11
08.12.11
12.01.12
16.02.12
Blue Block
13.09.11
14.10.11
11.11.11
09.12.11
13.01.12
17.02.12


LEVEL 3
This training is designed to put that final touch of beauty into your cup and take you one step closer to being a professional barista. It covers milk theory, steaming technique, splitting milk and pouring latte art. At the same time we will help you to understand how to manage the bar area, deal with multiple orders whilst retaining the highest standard of coffee preparation. A certificate of participation is issued upon completion. Good knowledge of levels I & II is required. Training folder & signed Union barista card is necessary.

Training time : 10am-3pm.
Training dates:
Orange Block
26.09.11
20.10.11
17.11.11
15.12.11
19.01.12
23.02.12
Blue Block
27.09.11
21.10.11
18.11.11
16.12.11
20.01.12
24.02.12


LEVEL 4
This course is designed for baristas who are very competent in their coffee making. We will be discussing with you the affect of origins and processing methods on the taste and flavours. This directly leads onto roast profiling and dialing in espresso. The course also goes into espresso theory, analysis and diagnostics. A certificate of participation is issued upon completion. Good knowledge of levels I & II is required. Training folder & signed Union barista card is necessary.

Training time: 10am – 2pm.
Training dates:
Blue & Orange Block
28.09.11
26.10.11
25.11.11
19.12.12
27.01.12
01.03.12

We also offer on-site training & Head Barista consultations.
Barista Competition training is available on request.
To organise any of the offered training speak with your Account Manager or e-mail Union Hand Roasted Training & Development manager, Halina Klos.