Barista Basics
This one-day course will offer the full range of front of house aspects to working in a café/small restaurant environment with specific focus on barista training and customer service.
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Description
This one-day course will offer the full range of front of house aspects to working in a café/small restaurant environment with specific focus on barista training, and customer service.
Learners will gain hands on experience in the safe operation of a commercial coffee machine learning how to prepare and make a range of coffee types, know and observe safe practices in using an espresso machine and grinder, and have a basic understanding of how to shut down and clean the coffee-making equipment. Skills such as customer service and teamwork will be covered and reinforced through role plays and simulated work scenarios.
This course is aimed at providing people looking for a job in cafes or hospitality with some basic experience in the industry. On completion you will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Open to anyone over 15 years of age.
Course date, hours and location
Upcoming dates:
Sunday 1 June 2025
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Eltham War Memorial Hall, 907 Main Rd, Eltham 3095 (opposite the Burger Lounge, next to Eltham Kindergarten)
Fees
Fee-paying - $95
Concession - $86
Concession card holders:
This fee is available to people who hold any of the following:
- Commonwealth Health Care Card
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Veterans Gold Card.
If you are eligible, you will also need to present your concession card at one of our centres prior to the start of the course in order to be eligible for a concession fee. For non-eligible individuals, the full fee will apply.
Participants must be aged over 15 years to attend this course.
Withdrawals and refunds
Refer to our Enrolment Terms and Conditions for information about withdrawals and refunds in our courses.
What to bring
- a snack/morning tea if desired
There is a small fridge in the classroom where you can store your lunch for the day.
Learning Pathways
Completion of this course can lead to further education pathways in Hospitality at local TAFE.
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This course will be run again in Term3 and Term 4 2025. Express interest above to be informed of upcoming dates.
Participants must be aged over 15 years to attend this course.