Introduction to barista

Who should attend

This is a must-do course for coffee lovers and anyone interested in learning about coffee and being able to make that perfect cup.

Key facts

Start Date(s)

21 March 2025
27 June 2025
19 September 2025

Duration One day (maximum ten per class)
Time 9am - 3pm
Study location(s) MIT Ōtara
Study method
Please contact us for more information
Domestic fees $222 (approx.)
International fees (NZD) NZD $222 (approx.)
Course code 461.107

Entry requirements

Certification:

MIT Certificate of Attendance

Note: Unless previously sighted, you must supply a verified copy of your NZ birth certificate or passport at time of enrolment in order to be charged the NZ student fees. Please note that without this documentation your fees will be charged at a higher rate.

To apply:
Payment:

These courses are not eligible for student loans or allowances.

If paying by company order the request needs to be put through on a company order form or company letter and must state the company purchase order number, a contact person, the student's name, the course the student is enrolling into and the fee payable.

Cancellation*:

Manukau Institute of Technology reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course with insufficient enrolment or for any other reason where cancellation is necessary before the course is planned to start.

Where Manukau Institute of Technology cancels or postpones a course, all enrolled students will be notified and student fees will be (as determined by the student) refunded or credited to another course.

* Manukau Institute of Technology reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course with insufficient enrolment or for any other reason where cancellation is necessary before the course is planned to start.

Course structure

  • Espresso equipment and ingredients
  • Preparing and presenting espresso beverages.

For more information, phone 0800 62 62 52 or enquire below.

Information is correct as at 5 December 2024. The fee quoted is an indicative short course fee. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. Short courses stated as eligible for free study in 2024 are based on the 2023 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2024. International Students holding an appropriate visa may enrol on this course. All short course fees are in New Zealand Dollars and inclusive of GST. Manukau Institute of Technology reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course with insufficient enrolments or for any other reason where cancellation is necessary before the course is planned to start. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pukenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020.