

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.
Statement of Attainment of Accredited Unit/s
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.
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.
The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete the units listed below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
SITHFAB005Prepare and serve espresso coffeeUnit code: SITHFAB005 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. |
Prepare and serve espresso coffee | |
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safetyUnit code: SITXFSA001 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. The unit applies to all organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises or smaller food preparation or bar areas. This includes restaurants, cafes, clubs, hotels, and bars; tour operators; attractions; function, event, exhibition and conference catering; educational institutions; aged care facilities; correctional centres; hospitals; defence forces; cafeterias, kiosks, canteens and fast food outlets; residential catering; in-flight and other transport catering. It applies to food handlers who directly handle food or food contact surfaces such as cutlery, plates and bowls during the course of their daily work activities. This includes cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen stewards, kitchen hands, bar, and food and beverage attendants, and sometimes room attendants and front office staff. Food handlers must comply with the requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. In some States and Territories businesses are required to designate a food safety supervisor who is required to be certified as competent in this unit through a registered training organisation. Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors. |
Use hygienic practices for food safety | |
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| Campus | START DATES
When your course is scheduled to begin |
Duration | WORKLOAD
How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements. |
STUDY MODE
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COST
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| Cairns | 06 April 2021 | up to 7 hours per day | 3 days - 8.30am - 4.30pm + 1 full day practical in Coffee Shop Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom Mixed mode | Full fee: $310 |
| Cairns | 04 May 2021 | up to 7 hours per day | 3 days - 8.30am - 4.30pm + 1 full day practical in Coffee Shop Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom Mixed mode | Full fee: $310 |
| Cairns | 31 May 2021 | up to 7 hours per day | 3 days - 8.30am - 4.30pm + 1 full day practical in Coffee Shop Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $310 |
| Cairns | 26 July 2021 | up to 7 hours per day | 3 days - 8.30am - 4.30pm + 1 full day practical in Coffee Shop Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $310 |
| Cairns | 20 September 2021 | up to 7 hours per day | 3 days - 8.30am - 4.30pm + 1 full day practical in Coffee Shop Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $310 |





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