Barista Training

About

Learn the essential skills to become a confident barista!

Whether you're looking to start a career in hospitality, improve your coffee-making skills, or simply learn how to make great café-style coffee, this hands-on Barista Basics Short Course is the perfect introduction.

What You’ll Learn

During this practical training session, you’ll learn:

• Introduction to coffee and Melbourne’s café culture
• How to use a commercial espresso machine and coffee grinder
• Coffee dosing, grinding and tamping
• Milk steaming and texturing
• Basic latte art techniques
• How to prepare popular café coffees, including espresso, latte, cappuccino and flat white
• Basic machine cleaning and barista hygiene
• Tips for working efficiently in a café environment

Hands-On Training

This is not just a demonstration. You’ll have the opportunity to use professional coffee equipment and practise your barista skills under the guidance of an experienced trainer.

Who Is This Course For?

Perfect for:

• Beginners with no previous barista experience
• Students looking for hospitality skills
• People interested in working in cafés
• Job seekers wanting to add practical skills to their resume
• Coffee lovers who want to improve their technique

Course Details

Location: Oak Leaf Education Institute – Richmond, Melbourne
Duration: 3 hours
Format: Practical, hands-on training
Small group: Limited places available
Level: Beginner – no previous experience required

Come along, get hands-on with professional equipment and discover what it takes to make great coffee…