Barista Course Melbourne

Our Barista Course is designed for aspiring baristas, hospitality workers, and coffee enthusiasts, this course includes: SITHFAB025 – Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee and SITXFSA005 – Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety.

Learn to operate commercial espresso machines, craft high-quality coffee, and maintain equipment. Ideal for those working in cafes, restaurants, and hospitality venues, this hands-on training ensures you develop the skills needed to create exceptional coffee. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional looking to upskill, this course provides the expertise to excel in the coffee industry.

Barista Course

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The Barista Course is delivered and certificates are issued by the Edway Training (RTO No 91401). Edway Training is accredited by ASQA to deliver this training course.

Barista Course Information

This blended course begins with online pre-course learning, followed by an intensive 6-hour hands-on training session focused on mastering espresso machines.

Participants will learn all aspects of coffee preparation, including operating espresso machines and grinders, texturing milk, setting up a coffee workstation, and crafting high-quality espresso drinks.

Please note that SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety is a prerequisite for enrolling in SITHFAB025 – Prepare and serve espresso coffee which you will complete in this course.

The course also covers customer guidance on coffee beverages, making it ideal for hospitality staff in cafés, restaurants, bars, and event venues.

This course supersedes and is equivalent to SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee.

Course details

What will you receive

Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive:

• Statement of Attainment issued by Edway Training with units of competency: SITHFAB025 and SITXFSA005

What you will learn

Barista training provides you with the following key learning outcomes:

• Efficient workflow and preparation of coffee service station

• Selection and grinding of coffee beans for optimal extraction

• Customer service and order taking with recommendations on coffee selections

• Quality control and monitoring of espresso extraction

• Milk texturing techniques for various coffee beverages

• Attractive presentation and prompt service of coffee

• Comprehensive cleaning and maintenance of espresso equipment

• Barista training course consists of PowerPoint presentation, classroom and practical activities, videos and end of the day assessment

Course requirements

Attendance

Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the course to complete the necessary registration paperwork.

ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED

if participants arrive 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.

LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)

It is a requirement that all students must have basic English reading, writing, and understanding skills. Interpreters are not allowed for most courses.

From 1/7/25, all students must complete a basic LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) test before enrolment. This ensures you can understand the course content and get the right support during training.

To complete the test, click the Pre-reg LLN button at the top of the page.

All students enrolling in an Edway Training course are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills assessment as part of their student profile. This ensures they have the necessary skills to perform basic calculations, and to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, enabling them to successfully participate in the training and assessment process.

For further information on student support services please refer to the Student Handbook.

Identification

Participants must provide one form of photo I.D. (e.g. passport, Australian driver’s licence, proof of age card).Please note only an international passport is accepted as a non-Australian document.IMPORTANT: Student ID (eg university or college) are NOT accepted as a valid form of ID.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

if participants do not provide a valid form of I.D

USI (Unique Student Identifier)

From 1 January 2015, every student who undertakes nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is required to have a USI.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT CAN NOT BE ISSUED

if a participant fails to produce a valid USI number.USI can be obtained via www.usi.gov.au

Payment

To secure your course booking, payment is required at the time of registration. You can conveniently pay online using a credit card, Afterpay, or request an invoice.