Course Detail
WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service (Level 3)
Course Reference Number: TGS-2017501208
(SOA Title: Non-Alcoholic Beverage Preparation 3)
Course Overview
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to craft specialty coffees and non-standard beverages with precision and creativity. Learn about the origins and characteristics of coffee beans, explore various brewing techniques, and master the art of grinding, steaming, and blending ingredients to create customized beverages. Participants will also develop sales techniques, ensure compliance with legislative requirements, and maintain equipment for an exceptional coffee brewing experience. Perfect for aspiring baristas or beverage professionals looking to elevate their expertise.
Course Objective
The objective of this course is to equip learners with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to prepare a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages. Participants will learn to use standard tools and techniques, understand the characteristics of key ingredients, and master various preparation methods such as brewing, steeping, and blending. The course also emphasizes the importance of temperature control, proper drinkware selection, and workstation readiness, ensuring learners can deliver high-quality beverages in a professional food service environment.
Mode of Delivery
Classroom
Practical and Assessment
Learning Outcomes
- Explain origins and characteristics of non-standard beverages and ingredients from different regions
- Explain origins and characteristics of coffee beans from different regions
- Describe coffee beans and its processing methods
- Apply sales techniques to recommend and sell customised non-standard beverages and coffee products to customers
- Comply with legislative requirements when preparing non-standard beverages and specialty coffee
- Set up tools and equipment to brew specialty coffee
- Prepare required and substituted ingredients to make / brew specialty coffee
- Follow recipes to prepare specialty coffees using relevant techniques
- Grind coffee beans to correct consistency and/or fineness
- Prepare non-standard beverages - Percolator Coffee, French Press Coffee and Espresso
- Steam milk to prepare latte and cappuccino
- Assess flavour and consistency of different liquids and ingredient to prepare flavoured lattes and cappuccinos
- Use beverage mixers to prepare flavoured lattes and cappuccinos
- Identify quality characteristics of specialty coffee
- Serve specialty coffees in the correct glassware
- Maintain equipment and reinstate work stations according to procedures
Methods of Learning
- Mini lectures to explain concepts and theories about standard beverages
- Practical activities, including role plays, practical performance and demonstration by trainer will be incorporated to illustrate the complete process
- Mutual sharing and feedback
Attire
To fulfil the assessment requirements, in line with the Hygiene and Safety policies, participants are assessed on personal grooming and hygiene. Candidates are encouraged to adhere to the attire requisites stated below.
- Smart casual attire - Please WEAR top with sleeves and Long / Full Pants
- Covered Shoes / Sneakers with socks - Please DO NOT wear slippers, sandals or open-toe shoes
- Clean, Short, Trimmed, Natural Fingernails - Please REMOVE any Nail Polish, Gelish or Artificial Nails
- Neat and Tidy Hair - Please TIE up Medium or Long hair neatly
Who Should Attend?
- Coffee lovers and Enthusiasts
- Aspiring Baristas and Beverage Professionals
- Food and Beverage professionals seeking barista skills
- Entrepreneurs starting speciality coffee businesses
- Hospitality Students and Trainees
- Retirees exploring new career opportunities
- Anyone Interested in Beverage Crafting
- Anyone passionate about advancing in the F&B industry
Minimum Entry Requirement
Participants should be able to converse, read, and write in English at the Employability Skills Workforce Skills Qualification (ES WSQ) and/ or Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 4 proficiency level.
Assessment
- Practical Performance - 2 recipes
- Oral Questions - 20 Questions
- Short Answer Questions - 18 Questions
Duration
3 days (24 hours) including assessment
Trainer : Learner Ratio
Course Fee
Full course fee before SSG funding
$817.50 (Incl. of 9% GST)
Registration Fee
A Registration Fee of $10.90 (Incl. of 9% GST) will be collected upon course registration, and It is non-refundable.
* In the event of any class cancellation by Eduquest, the Registration fee will be refunded
Miscellaneous Fees (Incl. of 9% GST)
Admin Fee for Absent and Reschedule: $32.70
Admin Fee for Make-up Session for Partial Absent, Appeal & Re-assessment: $54.50
Miscellaneous Fees refer to any non-compulsory fees which the trainees pay only when applicable. Such fees are normally collected by Eduquest when the need arises.
Fees indicated are per pax and not per proforma invoice or invoice.
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Nett Fee after SSG’s Course Fee Funding Funding Validity Period: 01 Mar 2019 to 31 Dec 2026 |
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| Type | Category of Individuals | ||
| Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents) | |
| Funding Source | |||
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SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)
Up to 50% of Course Fees |
SkillsFuture Mid- Career Enhanced Subsidy
Up to 70% of Course Fees |
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Up to 70% of Course Fees |
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| Course Fee | $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | $375.00 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Nett Fee Payable (Before GST) | $375.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| GST (9% x $750.00) | $67.50 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Final Amount Payable (Incl. of 9% GST) | $442.50 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
(For Local Employers) More about SFEC https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/sfec
* Self-sponsored individuals must be at least 21 years old.
#Absentee payroll support in addition to course fee funding available for employer-sponsored candidates.
*Terms and conditions applies to all types of SSG fundings.More details at www.tpgateway.gov.sg
*Learners will be awarded a WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) for Non-Alcoholic Beverage Preparation 3 upon successful completion of the WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service (Level 3)
Schedule
13th to 27th Jul 2025
Eduquest West Campus (Jurong East)
16th to 30th Aug 2025
Eduquest West Campus (Jurong East)
25th to 27th Aug 2025
REX House (Near Little India MRT)
Course Fee
$817.50 (Incl. of 9% GST)
Full course fee before SSG funding
This Course Includes:
Duration: 3 Day(s) (26.5 Hrs)
Language: English
Trainees' Ratings
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