Learn how to make great coffee and take the first step towards a career in hospitality with this FREE Summer Skills Barista Skill Set.

Over six days, develop practical barista skills and the knowledge needed to prepare and serve quality espresso coffee in a café or hospitality environment.

This hands-on course covers everything from food safety and hygiene to operating commercial espresso machines, grinding coffee beans, extracting espresso and texturing milk.

Units of Competency:
• SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
• SITHFAB025 – Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Issued with nationally recognised Statement of Attainments upon successful completion.

What you’ll learn:

Food Safety and Hygiene
• Apply safe food handling and personal hygiene practices.
• Understand food contamination, cross-contamination and common food safety hazards.
• Follow correct handwashing procedures and maintain a clean and hygienic workspace.
• Identify and report potential food safety risks.

Barista Skills and Coffee Preparation
• Set up and organise a coffee workstation for efficient service.
• Understand different coffee beans, blends and roasts.
• Operate a commercial espresso machine and coffee grinder.
• Grind, dose and tamp coffee to achieve quality espresso extractions.
• Monitor coffee extraction and adjust grind settings to maintain consistency.
• Texture and pour milk to prepare a range of espresso-based beverages.
• Prepare and serve popular coffees including lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, long blacks, mochas and more.
• Take customer orders and provide recommendations to suit individual preferences.
• Clean and maintain espresso machines, grinders and equipment.

Through practical training, you will build the confidence and skills to prepare and serve espresso coffee in a hospitality setting.

Limited places available