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Apprentice Barista

Interested in working as a barista? Or perhaps you just want to learn how to make coffee at home like a pro? Either way, our barista courses are the perfect place to start.

Taught by experienced baristas, our courses will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work as a barista or make amazing coffee at home. And with a range of courses to choose from, we have something to suit everyone. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today and start your journey with us.

Apprentice Barista

SCA Barista Skills Foundation

10 hours

$480.00 incl. GST

Barista Skills Foundation allows learners to gain an understanding of coffee itself as well as foundational skills required to operate an espresso bar.

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SCA Brewing Foundation

9 hours

$480.00 incl. GST

Brewing Foundation introduces the learner to the different methods of brewing coffee in a theoretical and practical hands-on manner for a range of devices.

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WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service (TGS-2020505375)

22 Hours

$856.00 incl. GST

Coffee lovers and those who might be keen on joining the F&B industry, or wants to progress in a career that requires specialty coffee skills.

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Barista & Brew Foundation Duo

18 hours

$960.00 incl. GST

Have dreams of being a barista? Foray into the world of brewing coffee and working an espresso bar with the Barista and Brew Duo.

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SCA Sensory Skills Foundation

9 hours

$480.00 incl. GST

Sensory Foundation introduces the essentials of sensory evaluation, by investigating how our senses influence perception and how to apply this knowledge when evaluating coffee.

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Start a Coffee Business with the SCA Foundation Series

1 week

$2,210.00 incl. GST

Immerse yourself in our Foundation series, which is internationally certified by the Specialty Coffee Association.

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We suggest that you choose between taking the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Barista and Brewing Foundation modules or WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service. 

FAQ - What is the difference between SCA Barista skills Foundation and WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service? 

WSQ Provide Specialty Coffee Service covers a comprehensive range of topics, such as coffee knowledge, hand brewing, and espresso, as well as milk steaming. It is also a 2.5 day course, therefore it's conducted at a more relaxed pace. ⁠
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On the other hand, SCA Barista Skills Foundation prepares learners to be work-ready in the industry, therefore the pace is more intensive. It is also focused on practical skills you need behind the espresso bar.⁠
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Find out more about our bestselling courses and sign up by using the links above. 

FAQ - If I take the SCA path, why do I need to take both Barista & Brewing skills to be a home barista? 

Featuring a duo of Barista and Brewing Skills, this option will equip you to handle an espresso bar as well as introduce you to hand-brewing methods. Most of us do not have an espresso machine at home and hand brewing methods are much more accessible, therefore the combo. 

In the pre-class elearning module on "What is Specialty Coffee", you will be introduced to the "Seed to Cup" journey of coffee and be exposed to the underlying factors that affect the acidity, body and flavour of a cup of specialty coffee.

In the practical classes Barista Skills will cover everything on setting up of espresso station, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, steps of espresso, grinder calibration (adjusting grind size to achieve ideal extraction) and milk steaming techniques. Brewing Skills introduces you to alternative non-espresso brewing methods such as gravity, immersion and hybrid. Combination of these two modules is sure to provide the home barista with simple and delicious recipes for your next brew!

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