Introduction to Barista Skill Set

Program Overview

Introduction to Barista Skill Set

Course Overview

Set yourself on the path to a career as a barista with this introductory course. This short course will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge required to make delicious espresso coffee.

Gain skills in setting up, operating, maintaining, and cleaning coffee equipment including the espresso machine and grinder. You will learn how to make espresso coffees including cafe latte, cappuccino, flat white, mochaccino, macchiato, long black, and ristretto. You will also be introduced to customer service skills and learn to follow workplace hygiene standards.

Successful completion of this course will enable you to continue on to further study or enter the workforce as a barista.

What Can I Do?

• Food and Beverage Attendant
• Waiter
• Cafe Attendant
• Barista

Course Outcome

Statement of Attainment

Live Training Restaurant

Gain practical experience in our on-campus training restaurants where you will be serving real-life customers. Experience taking orders, preparing coffee, serving coffee, and taking payment in a live environment.

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete the units listed below.

Elective Units

• UNIT CODE: SITHFAB025
  • UNIT NAME: Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  • UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills, and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders. It requires the ability to advise customers on coffee beverages, select and grind coffee beans, prepare and assess espresso coffee beverages, and to use, maintain, and clean espresso machines and grinders. Complex repairs of equipment would be referred to specialist service technicians.
  • PRE-REQUISITE UNIT: SITXFSA005
• UNIT CODE: SITXFSA005
  • UNIT NAME: Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills, and knowledge required to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. It requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and to identify and control food hazards.

Ways to Study

• On campus

Study Locations

• North Queensland

Next Intake

• Start date: 02 Jun 2025
• Duration: 4 days

What You'll Pay

• Full Fee: $310

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment

How to Apply

• Direct application

Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however, TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Related Courses

• Certificate II in Hospitality
  • Kick start your career learning the basic skills and knowledge required to begin your journey in the hospitality industry. Collaborate in group work to become employment ready or continue with further study.
  • Careers:
    • Bar Attendant
    • Cafe Attendant
    • Catering Assistant
    • Food and Beverage Attendant
  • Part Time: 6 months
  • Next Start: 14 Jul 2025