A 5-hour hands-on short course covering espresso technique, commercial equipment, and café workflow, built for beginners ready to work.
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Class sizes are kept small to ensure personalised support and maximum hands-on time with commercial machines, grinders, and tools.
Theory components are available through online learning, allowing students to complete part of the training at a time that suits them.
Certificates of completion will be issued on the day for successful participants. Non-accredited certificate of participation.
Students have the opportunity to come back and practice in the on-campus work experience café located on Level 9.
Employers appreciate candidates who already understand espresso quality and workflow. The course helps students stand out when applying for hospitality roles.
The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.
Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Amazing barista course! Gemma was a delight! I learnt so much about coffee
Great short barista course Gemma is a very good teacher and I had a lot of fun learning! Also my coffee making skills are great, haha!
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This is a beginner-level short course with no formal entry requirements stated. It suits anyone new to café work or looking to build foundational barista skills. Submit an enquiry to confirm current entry conditions.
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The course runs for 5 hours in total. Theory components can be completed online at a time that suits you, with the hands-on practical session scheduled on campus.
Delivery is blended, theory is available online and the practical component takes place on campus at Melbourne City Institute of Education. Classes are kept small to maximise hands-on time with commercial equipment. The course is not available fully online or self-paced.
There is no formal work placement component. However, students can return to practise in the on-campus work experience café located on Level 9. Submit an enquiry to find out how to arrange additional practice time.
This course is designed to help students step into café and hospitality roles, particularly in Melbourne's café industry. It is a non-accredited short course, it does not guarantee employment but builds practical, job-ready skills employers recognise.
This Barista Basics short course covers espresso extraction, milk texturing, grinder calibration, and café workflow. Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the course runs over 5 hours in small, practical classes with direct access to commercial machines and tools.
Theory components are available online, so students can complete preparatory work before the hands-on session. On successful completion, participants receive a certificate of completion on the day. Note: this is a non-accredited short course and does not carry AQF recognition.
The course suits anyone looking to build job-ready café skills quickly, whether entering hospitality for the first time or refreshing existing knowledge. Students also gain access to an on-campus work experience café on Level 9 to practise after the course.
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