Barista Courses
A Barista prepares and serves beverages, takes orders, processes payments, and maintains equipment while providing excellent customer service.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Barista
Get qualified to work as a Barista with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SITHFAB025
Duration
Half day - 5 days
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
The SITHFAB025 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee covers the theoretical and technical aspects of coffee making, including methods for preparing lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, flat whites, piccolos, macchiatos, and more. Learn to extract and serve espresso coffee using commercial machines and grinders. Develop skills to advise customers, select and grind beans, prepare and assess coffee, and maintain and clean equipment. This unit is suitable for any hospitality setting serving espresso coffee and is inte...
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Duration
Half day - 5 days
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
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SIT30622
Duration
9 weeks - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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 choic...
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Duration
9 weeks - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SIT20322
Duration
2 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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 ...
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Duration
2 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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SITSS00080
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
Get a job as a barista with the SITSS00080 Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set. This nationally recognised mini-course will teach you how to organise a coffee workstation, take coffee orders, select and grind coffee beans, produce different types of espresso drinks, perform milk texturing, and serve coffee in the correct glassware. You’ll also learn food handling and hygiene practices, cleaning espresso machines, processing financial transactions, recommending different beverages to customers. Enquire no...
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Common questions
How much does a Barista earn?
In Australia, a full time Barista generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Barista?
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 37,200 people employed as a Barista in Australia compared to 21,600 five years ago. Baristas may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Barista?
A Certificate II in Hospitality is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Barista. You’ll learn a range of skills to prepare you for work in this industry such as communication skills, customer service and working as part of a team. A Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) may also be appropriate.
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A Barista makes and serves coffees and other beverages in a café, coffee shop or other hospitality venue. You’ll take drink orders and prepare a range of hot drinks according to customer instructions. Baristas may also process customer payments and take drinks to tables. You might perform other duties such as cleaning coffee equipment, grinding beans or maintaining the service area.
Baristas should have strong communication skills and be able to speak with customers from a range of backgrounds. Customer service skills are essential and you’ll need to able to work as part of a team. Baristas should be good at multitasking and must be able to work quickly during busy shifts. Depending on your workplace, you might have to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
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