Barista Courses in Cairns
There are 3 courses available within the Cairns area for people who want to become a barista.
SIT30622
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Catering Assistant
Waiter
Hotel Porter
Hotel Receptionist
Bar Attendant
Gaming Attendant
Cafe Attendant
Concierge
Kitchen Attendant
Barista
Get started in the hospitality industry with the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality. With this nationally recognised qualification you could work in bars, coffee shops, nightclubs, hotels, resorts, casinos, events and festivals. You’ll gain skills in communication and customer service and choose electives that support your career interests: food and beverage service, cooking, guest services, gaming, barista services, administration and customer service. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices and their availability, plus training providers near you who deliver this qualification..
Average duration: 24 months.
SIT20322
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Hotel Receptionist
Hotel Porter
Waiter
Cafe Attendant
Gaming Attendant
Bar Attendant
Catering Assistant
Concierge
Kitchen Attendant
Barista
Get a job in the hospitality industry with the SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality. This nationally recognised certificate can help you find work at clubs, pubs, hotels, resorts, theme parks, cafes, restaurants, and bistros. The course covers: communicating with customers, interacting with guests and workmates from different cultural backgrounds, staying safe at work, hygiene controls in hospitality, cleaning, using equipment, and more. When enrolling, ask your course provider to help you select study units that lead to specific job roles, such as cafe attendant, bar steward, catering assistant, hotel porter. Enquire now for entry requirements, hospitality career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
SIT30622
On Campus
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Catering Assistant
Kitchen Attendant
Cafe Attendant
Waiter
Gaming Attendant
Bar Attendant
Barista
The SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) is for anyone wanting to get started as a bar steward, waiter, or barista. Over 18 months you will learn all about the hospitality industry in Australia as well as the fundamentals of customer service, workplace safety, and communication. Choose electives that support a real job role — drink service, barista training, cashier skills, and food safety.
Enquire now for the list of study units and the ways you can complete your training while still at school..
Average duration: 6 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I become a barista?
To become a barista in Cairns, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage). This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
Are there training providers in Cairns?
You can train to become a barista by completing a qualification with Foundation Education (established in 2012) or TAFE Queensland (established in 1998). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
What study modes are available?
There is one campus within the Cairns area that provides barista training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Cairns. You can also study a barista course through online or distance learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Job Pathways
Here are some potential career pathways within hospitality. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.