Barista foundations: Short course
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Barista foundations: Short course

Are you aged 15-24? Learn the essentials of coffee making in this hands-on Barista Foundations course.

Date and time

Friday, October 4 · 10am - 4pm AEST

Location

Chatswood Youth Centre

Victor Street Chatswood, NSW 2067 Australia

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours


Our barista coffee course gives students the skills to prepare and serve espresso in restaurants, bars and cafes using a commercial coffee machine.

They will learn essential coffee skills in a group environment that allows time to receive practical training and to then make coffee under the supervision of our qualified barista trainers.

Short Courses Australia have created this course to be in line with the national industry standard of SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso. (Non-Assessed)

This (6) six-hour course applies to any hospitality organisation that serves espresso coffee beverages, including cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, function and event, potential job outcomes can range from:

  • Baristas.
  • Waitpersons.
  • Bartenders.
  • Food and beverage attendants.
  • Hospitality management.
  • Event staff.
  • And any other applicable positions within the industry.
  • Barista Coffee Course Melbourne.


Participants will receive training in the following:

  • Follow hygiene procedures and identify food hazards.
  • History and origins of coffee.
  • Grind management and dosing.
  • The start-up and break down of a coffee machine.
  • Creating different coffee styles.
  • Develop skill required to texture milk.
  • Tasting and understanding the ranges and strengths of coffee.


Once you book your spot, you be sent a follow up email with a link to your registration website. On this website, you will find all details to enrol.

This must be completed prior to the commencement of the session.

On this website, you will find all details for all students resources, including:

  1. Workbooks
  2. Videos
  3. Extra learning materials


The trainer will bring along physical copies of the required resources as well.

Please note no certificates can be issued, unless the enrolment details are accurate for all students that attend the training with Short Courses Australia. Accurate enrolments allows for smooth delivery.


Willoughby City Council may photograph and film the event and its participants. Participant acknowledges that the event may be reproduced for use on Council’s website, publications, public displays and in promotional video footage. Please let us know if you do not give consent to your photo being taken.

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