Course Information - Barista Coffee
Australians have long been passionate about coffee, and nowhere more so than Melbourne. It has given rise to a vibrant and unique coffee culture that often births trends and sets standards that the rest of the world follow. And when you have so many people with strong opinions about coffee, you can expect them to also demand the best from baristas.
From their technical skills to their product knowledge, baristas must be trained to meet the exacting standards of the well-versed coffee enthusiasts of Melbourne. And the CHT trainers know this all too well. It’s our job to share our technical know-how and impart our deep knowledge and passion for coffee with the next generation of baristas.
At CHT, we meet the highest training standards by giving our students hands-on, practical training. With our purpose-built coffee training rooms and industry-standard coffee machines, we can ensure uninterrupted access to quality equipment throughout your training. Our barista course teaches the fundamentals of milk texturing, bean grinding, and how to pour every single type of coffee served by hospitality establishments throughout Melbourne.
| Pre-requisites | There are no pre-requisite units for this course. | |
| Duration | 7 Hours | |
| Class size | 1 student per group head (no sharing equipment!) | |
| Location | Level 3/28 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000 | |
| Certification | On successful completion of the course, you will be issued with a Certificate of Participation. | |
| Assessment | As this is a non-accredited course, no assessment is applicable. |
Meet The Trainer
Sam is a hospitality industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. With his infectious passion for coffee, students will get nothing short of an immersive experience.
Specialties: Cafe management, team building, and coffee training
Mission: Help students excel in coffee training and make better coffee
Approach: Practical experience and hands-on learning opportunities
Dedication: Committed to enabling success and fostering excellence in his students
>>Get a glimpse of how Sam weaves in the finer details of coffee making in between instructions.
What Will I Learn?
- You will learn how to load the group handle and tamp the coffee
- How to texture milk
- How to clean and maintain the espresso machine and grinder
- How to make the perfect espresso by adjusting the espresso machines and grinder
- How to replicate the coffee on the coffee menus
- An exciting introduction to latte art
Please note we also offer a more in-depth Accredited Barista Coffee Course
How to Make a Booking
To book into this course, please follow these simple steps
- Select a date from the course timetable on this page and click 'book now'.
- Complete your personal details and make a payment via credit or debit card.
- Receive an email with confirmation of your booking.
- Complete the full enrolment form prior to the commencement of your course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coffee course prices vary. Be cautious of cheap programs; you might end up in a large group sharing just one or two machines. Our 1-day barista coffee course costs $195, providing a full 7-hour day of hands-on practice. This breaks down to only $27 per hour, making it the best value course on the market. We cap our class sizes so each student gets their own group head and steam wand, ensuring no need to share equipment.
The barista coffee course at CHT runs for 7 hours, and includes both theoretical and practical components.
The Barista course at CHT covers:
- How to load the group handle and tamp the coffee.
- How to texture milk.
- How to clean and maintain the espresso machine and grinder.
- How to make the perfect espresso by adjusting the espresso machines and grinder.
- How to replicate the coffee on the coffee menus.
- An exciting introduction to latte art.
The barista course at CHT is conducted in-person to ensure comprehensive practical training.
The minimum age requirement for the barista coffee course at CHT is 16 years old.
Participants should have a basic understanding of English, as the course is conducted in English. This ensures participants can follow instructions and interact effectively during the training.
You don't need internet or computer for the barista coffee course. This course is 100% practical.
No, it's a practical hands-on course done in person at our training facility located at 28 Elizabeth Street Melbourne.
The barista coffee course is non-accredited so you can not fail this course.
No, you do not need a USI for the barista coffee course at it's not accredited.
