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Topic

A beverage/barista training course where teaching equipment is insufficient for the number of learners, causing slow hands-on practice and limiting teaching effectiveness.

Key facts

Course: Beverage and healthy drinks / barista training.
Course length: Roughly 75–90 hours (about a month, covering several menus).
Instructor experience: Around 2–3 years teaching this course.
Class size and schedule:
- About 25 students per intake.
- Split into morning and afternoon shifts (3 hours each).
- Students rotate so everyone eventually gets hands‑on time, but turnover is slow.

Main problems

Equipment shortage:
- Only two coffee grinders and two coffee machines are available for ~25 students.
- Typical practice grouping can be ~12 students per machine, which is inefficient.
Slow hands-on practice:
- Manual extraction methods and limited machines slow the workflow.
- Some students complain about slowness, though overall feedback is generally positive.
Management approval:
- A previous proposal to buy more equipment was submitted but not approved.

Training content (what trainees learn)

Grinding: choosing grind size / fineness appropriate to the brew.
Extraction: techniques for extracting espresso and other methods.
Brewing methods: including hand extraction and comparisons between methods.
Practical sequence: making one drink involves multiple steps (choosing beans, grind size, extraction technique), so adequate equipment and practice time are important for skill acquisition.
Trainee goals: many aim to open a café or work professionally as baristas.

Solutions discussed or tried

Short-term:
- Instructor and some students bring personal machines to class for demos and extra practice.
- Compare different brewing methods in class to broaden exposure.
Peer learning:
- Students share equipment and learn from each other under teacher guidance.
Long-term:
- Re-submit a formal proposal to school management requesting additional grinders and machines to increase hands-on capacity and improve teaching effectiveness.

Outcome / Next steps

The teacher plans to speak again with administrators and re-propose the equipment purchase.
Meanwhile, the class will continue mitigating the shortage by using personal equipment and encouraging student collaboration.