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Danes Gourmet Coffee encourages teens and school leavers to ‘skill up’ and grab a part-‐time job this Summer. Danes Gourmet Coffee is not only known for their great coffee but also for their world-‐class accredited barista courses. We all know Australians are a nation of coffee drinkers with cafes on almost every street corner, which means there is no shortage of barista jobs available for school leavers or teens to grab! This summer, Danes are offering courses aimed at teenagers and graduates who want to learn the art of coffee so they can apply for a part-‐time job as a barista, whether in their local coffee shop over Christmas or when overseas traveling. Utilising the experienced trainers and equipment of the DGCI, the ‘Essence of Espresso’ course is designed to thoroughly explain and train in the art of espresso. Students will explore correct extraction involving grinder philosophy and adjustments, espresso machine calibration, espresso volumes and espresso machine trouble shooting, and barista techniques. Training is provided through making the complete coffee menu which incorporates milk texturing techniques to make perfect foam for coffee art and latte art demonstrations. A DGCI training manual, Coffee menu and two Danes Gourmet Coffee Dosing Tools are complementary to the training. A DGCI Formare Barista Certificate is issued at the completion of the course. Paul Jackson, CEO of Danes Gourmet Coffee Institute (DGCI), points out that there is In fact a shortage of good baristas. “Learning the art of coffee is a great skill to take away with you if you are planning a gap year from university and heading overseas or looking for a part-‐time job. Wherever you go if you can make a good coffee and know the ins and outs of coffee machine, it will certainly put you ahead of many all vying for the same barista job” Paul explains. The one day courses will run from 9-‐4.30pm at the Danes Gourmet Barista Institute at 28 Dales Street, Brookvale (Sydney). The course costs $140 per person. Dates still available include Wednesday 18th January, Wednesday, 25th January and Friday, 27th January. See www.danes.com.au and www.coffeeinstitute.com.au/ or call the DGCI on (02) 9938 4522. Danes Gourmet Coffee Institute (DGCI) is recognized by industry as the most comprehensive accreditation system available and offer course packages for those serious in training as a barista and who are interested in more than one course at the institute.
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