Course Details | Barista

4 Lessons

MODULE 1: Safety Protocols and Hygiene Practices

MODULE 2: Safety and Hygiene Implementation

Developed By: ITEM

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Apply hygiene standards and personal protective practices in daily coffee shop operations.

• Identify common workplace hazards and implement protocols to prevent accidents and contamination.

• Understand and apply EU regulations and WHO recommendations on food safety.

• Use safety checklists and hazard identification tools to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

• Promote a culture of hygiene, responsibility, and well-being among team members and customers.

U.S. Fire Administration. (2018). How to Use a Fire Extinguisher (PASS Method) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUojO1HvC8c
British Red Cross. (2018). First aid for someone who has a burn or scald [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQozahCH8IE
Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). (2020). Barista Skills Foundation – Safety and workplace protocols (Part 9) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWuFd3H-qxk
European Commission. (2004). Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work. Official Journal of the European Union. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32004L0037
World Health Organization (WHO). (2020). Burns – Fact sheet. WHO. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/burns

UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE). (2023). Emergency evacuation procedures. https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/managing/emergency.htm

Additional Resources:

ServSafe. (2022). Kitchen Safety & Sanitation. https://www.servsafe.com
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). (2021). Fire Safety in Commercial Kitchens. https://www.nfpa.org
NHS UK. (2021). First aid for burns and scalds. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/

Quiz Time: 30 Min

Passing Threshold: 60%

Lesson 1: Implementing Safety and Hygiene Procedures in Café Operations
Lesson 2: Managing Safety Protocols and Emergency Situations in Café Operations

Quiz Time: 30 Min

Passing Threshold: 60%