KALUPPÂ TVET SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERING
Brewing excellence through hands-on café training, values-driven service, and community-centered hospitality
The Barista NC II program at the Kaluppâ Foundation TVET School is a TESDA-registered qualification designed to equip learners with the essential skills to prepare and serve quality coffee beverages, operate café equipment, and deliver professional customer service in hospitality settings. Kaluppâ’s delivery emphasizes hands-on practice, structured competency-based learning, and a values-oriented approach to service, ensuring graduates are both technically skilled and hospitality-ready.
The program is classified under the TESDA Tourism (Hotel and Restaurant) sector, delivered with a total nominal training duration of 178 hours (23 days). Kaluppâ Foundation is registered to offer Barista NC II under CTPR No. 20241740TRSBRT213009, valid until January 24, 2029.
Program Overview
Barista NC II trains learners in the preparation of hot and cold espresso-based drinks, operation and care of coffee machines and grinders, proper milk texturing, flavor balancing, and café station management. At Kaluppâ Foundation, these competencies are taught through practical demonstrations, guided practice, and simulations of real café workflows.
What Makes Kaluppâ’s Barista Training Delivery Unique
✔ Realistic Café Training Environment
Learners train using industry-standard espresso machines, grinders, brewing tools, and café setups—allowing them to practice:
Dialing in espresso
Milk steaming and latte preparation
Basic latte art techniques
Beverage consistency and speed
Coffee station cleanliness and organization.
✔ Strong Emphasis on Service and Professionalism
Consistent with Kaluppâ’s values, trainees learn:
Customer service etiquette
Effective communication
Grace under pressure
Maintaining a clean and safe workspace
Ethical and responsible food-handling practices.
✔ Organized and Values-Driven Instructional Approach
Kaluppâ’s recognized strengths—clear documentation, structured learning guides, and systematic performance tracking—are embedded in the Barista program. Learners receive consistent feedback and are guided to meet TESDA’s performance criteria with confidence.
✔ Community and Livelihood-Oriented Delivery
The program is designed not only for employment in cafés but also for livelihood opportunities such as:
Home-based coffee ventures
Pop-up coffee carts
Small beverage businesses
Reflecting Kaluppâ’s mission, training is accessible, empowering, and grounded in the real economic contexts of ordinary Filipino households.
Core Competencies Covered
The program follows TESDA’s competency standards and covers the following skills:
Preparing espresso and espresso-based beverages
Preparing non-espresso and blended drinks
Maintaining café tools, equipment, and workstations
Applying food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
Providing quality customer service
Performing cashiering and basic café operations
Kaluppâ enhances these competencies with real-world scenarios, service drills, and café simulation exercises.
Training Approach
Barista NC II is delivered through fast, focused, hands-on training designed to mirror real café work.
Demo & Practice – Step‑by‑step technique demonstrations followed by learner practice.
Sensory Training – Tasting and evaluating espresso quality and balance.
Café Simulations – Mock service shifts with real workflow scenarios.
Coaching – Direct trainer feedback on technique and professionalism.
Who the Program Is For
This program is ideal for anyone interested in building real, job-ready skills in coffee preparation and café service.
Aspiring baristas and café staff
Individuals seeking employment in restaurants, coffee shops, and hotels
Youth and community members exploring service‑industry careers
Aspiring small café or coffee cart entrepreneurs
Hobbyists passionate about coffee preparation
The Kaluppâ Advantage
Barista NC II at Kaluppâ Foundation stands out for its practicality, professional training environment, and values-centered delivery. Learners don’t just learn how to make coffee—they gain the discipline, hospitality mindset, and technical confidence needed to succeed in the growing café and service industry.
Let’s Hear It From the Graduates
At Kaluppâ Foundation, the true measure of our Barista NC II program is seen in the journeys of our learners. Many of our graduates are now working in cafés, restaurants, and hotels—or have even started their own small coffee ventures, from home-based setups to mobile coffee carts. Their stories reflect the heart of our mission: to equip community members with practical, industry-ready skills that open doors to real opportunities.
👉 Meet some of our successful Barista alumni and read their stories:
Contact
+63 042 332-2126
Kaluppâ Integrated Farm, Barangay Pantayin, Santa Cruz, Marinduque, 4902 Philippines