Barista Course

Whether you’re someone who’s interested in working in the coffee industry, wants to add some flair to your cup by learning to make latte art, or is a coffee connoisseur who just wants the knowledge to brew the perfect cup at home, we can help you get started with our nationally recognised training courses.

Skills Training College is able to conveniently provide affordable coffee training from our many locations across Australia, meaning it’s as easy as it can possibly be to start your journey toward becoming an expert barista.

Taking a barista training course is an essential first step to learning how to make the perfect cup of coffee, whether you want to serve espresso coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, or one of the many other kinds of specialty coffee. As a CRICOS registered training organisation, Skills Training College offers a nationally recognised statement of attainment for both domestic and international students.

Completing this course is a fantastic first step toward working in the hospitality and customer service industries. Whether you’re looking to enter the workforce for the first time, are interested in switching to a social career where you can meet new people on a daily basis, or just want to make people’s days brighter with spectacular coffee art, this is where it all begins. Successfully completing this course will make it easier than ever to find a new job with the following businesses cafes, espresso bars, restaurants, bars, clubs, and more!

Skills Training College‘s nationally accredited barista training course teaches you everything you need to know to become a qualified and confident barista.

In addition to the basics of creating amazing coffees using our modern espresso machines, you’ll also leave knowing the essentials of food hygiene. 

Among the specifics of what you’ll learn are:

• Procedures for hygienic practices including correct food safety and handling.
• How to prepare, calibrate, maintain, operate, and clean a coffee machine.
• Selection methods to find the right coffee beans, roasts, and blends, and the correct amounts of each.
• Milk pouring techniques for an attractive finish.
• Steam wand use to froth milk texturing.
• How to make different types of specialty coffee and other hot beverages including flat whites, lattes, espressos, long blacks, cappuccinos, mocha, and even hot chocolates.
• Presentation standards including how to create coffee art.