As the specialty coffee industry boom continues across Australia, there’s never been a better time to take a professional coffee training course. Whether you’re a home barista, a café owner, or a skilled coffee roaster, it’s plain to see that the demand for better tasting coffee has never been higher.
Our professional coffee training courses offers newcomers to the industry, or just people who want to make a better cup at home, the hands-on experience to make the perfect cup every time. Rather than learning on the job or making a mess in your own kitchen, our comprehensive skills training is the perfect environment where anyone can learn, and the nationally recognised statement of attainment you’ll receive shows potential employers that you’ve got the skills and knowledge to impress any customer.
What You'll Learn in Our Barista Training Course
Our professional coffee training course teaches aspiring baristas of all skill levels everything they need to know to thrive in a modern café environment, whether it’s a small corner shop or part of a large chain. The barista course covers everything aspect of making a delicious coffee from preparation through to customer service. In our coffee classes you’ll learn:
- Espresso extraction
- Milk texturing and steaming
- Coffee machine operation and maintenance
- Customer service techniques and workflow
- Food hygiene practices
At the end of your training, you’ll earn not one but two qualifications: SITHFAB025 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee and SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety.
Latte Art Extra
Not satisfied just learning how to make coffee? Want to go the next level, become a real coffee pro, and create the ultimate coffee experience? Our coffee training course is easily followed up with a quick, optional two hour latte art course afterwards.
From simple designs like hears and rosettas through to things that are just a little more complex, our expert trainers will walk you through every step to master the basics of this highly sought out ability. Café owners are always on the lookout for new baristas who know coffee art and can make each customer experience truly memorable and special.
Hospitality Course Extra
If you’re thinking about taking this course for your career, know that for many people making espresso coffees is only the first step. Cafes are one thing, but there are plenty of other places out there looking to hire baristas. Many clubs, bars, and other venues that serve alcohol also serve coffee. To expand your hospitality horizons to their max, you’ll need a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification.
This qualification is legally required for all staff serving alcohol at licensed venues. The four-hour workshop covers topics including legal compliance requirements, standard beverage measurements, and how to safely manage intoxicated customers through responsible service refusal.
How Does Coffee Training Work?
Our professional coffee training course offers flexible scheduling to accommodate any lifestyle. You’ll have access to some online learning materials before your five hour training session begins, streamlining the process and helping you learn at your own pace.
While there are some readings, we have a real focus on hands-on learning. Plus, our small class sizes make it even easier to learn from your expert trainers. This supportive environment helps beginners become comfortable with equipment while allowing more experienced participants to refine advanced skills. Space in coffee classes is limited due to these small class sizes, so early booking is recommended.
You don’t need to bring anything with you, all the equipment is provided at our barista school. Our training venues are equipped with professional-grade espresso machines and grinders, giving our students experience on the same equipment they’ll be using out in the real world.
Who Should Enrol in Coffee Courses?
A coffee training course is perfect for anyone who drinks coffee! Though our courses are tailored for complete beginners with no prior experience making coffee, anyone who wants to become a barista or is just looking for an introduction to espresso is welcome to join.
This course is especially ideal for anyone looking to enter the hospitality industry. For people already in the industry, like wait staff, kitchen hands, and other food and beverage professionals, this course can help them easily expand their skills and move up the ladder. A beginner barista can even gain the skills to become an advanced barista!
It’s also just great for any coffee lover, ever if you’re not looking to make your passion your profession. Home baristas can learn to improve and perfect their coffee making technique to make better coffee at home, for their friends, or for their co-workers.
Don't Take a Home Barista Course: Become a Barista and Make Coffee Like a Pro!
The path to become a professional barista starts here. If you want to be a coffee barista making espresso-based coffees for a living, or even if you just want to make great coffee at home, it’s as easy as enrolling. With our professional coffee training you’ll earn not just a certification that means something to employers, but the skills to back it up.
FAQs
What is Cupping?
Cupping is how coffee professionals taste and evaluate different beans. Coarsely ground coffee gets steeped in hot water, then tasters slurp it loudly from spoons to spray it across their palate. This method helps identify the specific flavours, aromas, and quality differences between various coffee origins and roast profiles.
What is Espresso Extraction?
Espresso extraction is forcing hot water through finely ground, tightly packed coffee under high pressure to create a concentrated shot. The water pulls oils, flavours, and caffeine from the grounds in about 25-30 seconds.
What Are The Most Popular Specialty Coffees to Brew?
Specialty coffee beverages popular in Australian cafes include flat whites, cappuccinos, lattes, and long blacks. Pour-over filter brewing methods have also gained popularity, with V60, Chemex, and AeroPress preparation creating clean, nuanced cups that highlight single-origin beans. Cold brew and batch filter options round out the specialty beverage menu at most modern coffee shops.
