Barista Foundations (For Budding Café Baristas)

Location: Noosa, Sunshine Coast
When: Fortnightly on Saturdays, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $200 per person
Capacity: Maximum of 4 participants

Overview

Thinking of working as a barista, or just starting out in the café world? The Barista Foundations Course is a hands-on introduction to commercial coffee making, designed to build confidence, skills, and speed behind the machine.

Perfect for job-seekers, new hires, or anyone curious about café life, this course offers practical training on professional equipment in a supportive, small-group environment.

You’ll leave with improved technical skills, an understanding of café workflow, and a certificate of attendance to add to your CV or portfolio.

What You’ll Learn

1. Espresso Preparation & Extraction

• How to dial in recipes for consistent results.

• Adjusting grind, dose, and yield to suit different beans.

• Recognising under- vs. over-extraction through taste.

2. Milk Texturing & Latte Art Basics

• Texturing silky milk for flat whites, lattes, and cappuccinos.

• Hands-on practice steaming different milk types (dairy + alternatives).

• Introduction to latte art: from steady hearts to simple free-pours.

3. Café Workflow & Efficiency

• Station setup and keeping a clean bench under pressure.

• Building drinks in sequence for speed and quality.

• Time-saving habits used by professional baristas.

4. Customer Service & Coffee Quality

• Communicating clearly with customers.

• Consistency in flavour and presentation.

• Balancing speed with hospitality.

Includes

• Ample hands-on time with commercial espresso machines and grinders.

• All the coffee you can drink during the session.

• Guided training using alternative milks to craft a full range of café-style beverages.

• A certificate of attendance to demonstrate your training and add to your job applications.

Why Join?

This is the ideal course for anyone looking to start a career in coffee, or for new café staff who want structured training. With small groups capped at just four participants, you’ll get plenty of personalised feedback and practical experience to set you up for success.