Course funding & eligibility.
With funding from the NSW Government, we can offer partially of completely subsidised training for eligible students.
Gain skills that employers are looking for in cafes and hospitality venues with a professional barista course. At Zeal Futures, you’ll learn more than just technical know-how: you’ll build confidence and thrive in a cafe environment.
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Want to work in a cafe?
Want to learn how to make delicious coffee and expand your opportunities in the hospitality industry? This accredited barista ticket will teach you professional techniques to make you cafe-work ready.
This barista course is funded by the NSW Government, meaning eligible students can train at low or no cost. See eligibility criteria below.
Make delicious espresso coffee with a barista training course.
Gain coffee-making skills so that you can make professional espresso coffee beverages. Over two days of coffee classes with a registered training organisation, you will learn how to serve espresso coffee beverages using a commercial coffee machine.
This beginner-friendly course requires no prior learning, just a passion for coffee and a willingness to learn.
From milk texturing and milk frothing to machine cleaning and personal hygiene, you can serve delicious, quality coffee.
Learn professional-grade espresso techniques
Making coffee is an art and a science. Learn how to create beautiful blends using different coffee beans for a professional cafe-quality experience.
Develop your barista creativity with latte art basics
Take your coffee-making to the next level so that it tastes delightful and looks professional. You can gain basic skills in coffee art by uncovering the process of texturising your milk for a well-presented espresso in a mug.
Train for high-demand barista roles in cafés and hospitality
Don’t just meet the demand. Stand out as a skilled, nationally recognised barista. With coffee in high demand across the world, you can become a nationally recognised barista qualified to work anywhere in the coffee industry.
Become a nationally recognised barista.
Upon successful completion, you will attain the key skills needed to serve espresso coffee at a quality commercial standard. Being nationally recognised means your qualification stands out to cafes, restaurants, espresso bars and hospitality venues across Australia.
This course can also transition you into further advanced hospitality training or cafe management. You will acquire confidence when you step behind the coffee machine in a fast-paced customer service environment.
Why a nationally recognised barista qualification matters:
- Gain employers' trust and confidence
- Opens career pathways
- Improves quality in the business
- Saves training time on the job
- Boosts coffee presentation and taste
Complete your barista short course to shape Australia’s growing coffee culture.
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Course information.
Learning Outcomes
As part of this course, students will achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Overview of coffee history
- Blends and single origin
- Coffee extraction
- Coffee dosage
- Stretching milk
- Adjusting grind
- Common coffees found in Australian cafes
- Clean and maintain the commercial espresso machine
- Basic coffee art
- Food hygiene practices
Students will complete the following accredited units of competency:
- SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
- SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
Funding & Eligibility
This training is fully subsidised for eligible students by the NSW Government under the ACE program. There are two parts to determining eligibility.
Part 1: You must meet all the criteria below:
- Be 15 years or older and no longer in secondary education (excluding registered home-schooled students).
- Live or work in NSW.
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or meet Refugee, Humanitarian Visa or Asylum Seeker eligibility.
Part 2: You must meet one of the below criteria:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Living with a disability, or you are the child, spouse, or partner of someone who has disability
- English is your second language
- Experiencing difficulty with reading and writing, maths, and/or digital skills that are preventing you from studying or gaining a job
- Receiving a Centrelink benefit, or you are the child, spouse, or partner of someone who receives a Centrelink benefit
- 15-24 years old, no longer at secondary school, and experiencing barriers to studying or getting a job - registered home school students may apply
- Experiencing significant hardship that can be verified by a government agency, medical professional, or relevant support agency
- Experiencing barriers to completing a study or enrolling in a course
Fees
Students who meet the eligibility criteria for ACE funded training will not be required to pay any course fees.
For students who are not eligible for funded training, please contact us to enquire.
Delivery
This course will be delivered across two days. Students are required to attend both days to complete both units of competency for this course.
This course is available at our Gateshead and Ourimbah campuses.
Dates - Ourimbah Campus:
- Friday 17th & Friday 24th April 2026
- Friday 15th & Friday 22nd May 2026
NOTE - attendance on both dates is required to complete this course.
Dates - Gateshead Campus:
- Dates will be listed here when courses are scheduled.
Students are required to wear enclosed shoes. All other course resources will be provided.
Future Pathways
With the barista short course qualification, you can meet the high demand of the coffee industry and work in cafes, restaurants, hotels, espresso bars, and more.
Further study options:
- Certificate III in Hospitality
- Certificate IV in Hospitality
Career prospects:
- Barista
- Cafe worker
