Course funding & eligibility.
With funding from the NSW Government, we can offer partially of completely subsidised training for eligible students.
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.
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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 training is funded by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies.
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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 coffee 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
Students will also complete the following non-accredited units of competency:
- CSO102023 - Employment Etiquette
- CSO202002 - Cafe skills
Funding & Eligibility
This training is fully subsidised for eligible students by the NSW Government under the ACE program.
If you meet one or more of the following criteria, you may be eligible for ACE funded training:
- 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 study or enrolling in a course
Please contact us if you would like to confirm your eligibility.
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 6th & Friday 13th December 2024
- Friday 24th & Friday 31st January 2025
- Friday 21st & Friday 28th February 2025
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
Further study options:
- Certificate III in Hospitality
- Certificate IV in Hospitality
Career prospects:
- Barista
- Cafe worker
