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.
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Common questions
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.
Courses.com.au Team
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
Courses.com.au Team
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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Further reading
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- Barista and Food Hygiene
- 11140NAT Certificate II in Skills for Education Training and Employment Pathways
- 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education (Hospitality)
- 22615VIC Certificate I in Developing Independence
- BSBSS00095 Barista Coffee Job Ready Course
- COFFEE - SITXFSA005 Barista Coffee & Food Handler’s Job Ready
- FSKLRG007 Use strategies to identify job opportunities
- HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices
- SIT20213 Certificate II in Hospitality
- SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality
- SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
- SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
- SIT30713 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30722 Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)
- SITHFAB023 Operate a Bar
- SITHFAB025 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee
- SITSS00035 Customer Service Management Skill Set
- SITSS00048 Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set
- SITSS00068 Food Handling Skill Set
- SITSS00080 & BSBSS00095 Dual Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set & Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
- SITSS00080 Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set
- SITXCCS014 Provide Service to Customers
- SITXFIN007 Process Financial Transactions
- SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
- SITXFSA006 Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices
Barista careers
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.
