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Barista Crash Course

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Practical, face-to-face training with Catch Training
Course / unitsNon-accredited skills course
Duration3 hours
Published course price$135
DeliveryFace-to-face
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Barista Crash Course

Course type: Non-accredited skills course

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Course overview

It seems everywhere you look in Sydney there is a café or a venue serving coffee. Behind every coffee machine there is a trained and experienced barista. Our Basic Barista course helps you begin your journey to a successful career in coffee; or perhaps you just want to make a better coffee on your machine at home. Either way, our friendly and experienced training facilitator will help you learn your way around a manual Espresso Coffee Machine. Completing this hands on face to face training course will make you more employable as your future employers will know that you have already had this training and therefore they won’t need to provide it.

Workplace safety resources

Put your training into practice.

Useful official guidance to help you apply your learning at work.

Safer work in cafés, kitchens and venues.

  • SafeWork NSW highlights manual handling injuries, burns, slips, cuts, electrical hazards, fatigue and aggression in hospitality workplaces.
  • Use its hospitality resources for staff safety conversations and review the hazards in your own kitchen, bar or café.
  • This workplace safety guidance complements practical hospitality training. Food-safety and liquor or gaming licensing requirements are separate.

Summarised from SafeWork NSW guidance. Reviewed 21 October 2026. Follow the official links for full requirements and current information.

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Course FAQs

Practical answers to help you choose, prepare and book with confidence. Check your selected class and confirmation for the final details.

Choosing your course

Is Barista Crash suitable for beginners?

Yes. It introduces practical espresso-machine and coffee-making skills. Tell Catch about your experience and goals if you are deciding between Barista Crash and Latte Art.

Is this a nationally recognised qualification?

Catch’s Barista Crash course is non-accredited skills training with a Certificate of Completion, not a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

What will I practise?

Espresso equipment, grinding, dosing, tamping, extraction, milk texturing, common coffee drinks and equipment cleaning are included in the published outline.

Is it a hands-on course?

Yes. Catch describes practical coffee preparation and assessment. Follow the trainer’s equipment and safety instructions throughout the session.

Will the course make me an experienced café barista?

It is a starting point for practical skills, not a substitute for sustained practice or workplace experience. Employers may also use their own practical trials.

Can I combine it with Latte Art?

Catch offers a Barista Crash and Latte Art bundle. Check that the available dates work for both components before booking.

Does Barista Crash include Food Safety Supervisor certification?

No. Coffee skills and FSS certification are different outcomes. Explore Food Hygiene or Food Safety Supervisor training if your workplace needs those units.

Getting ready & assessment

How do I check the course duration and delivery format?

Use the course summary and the exact class selected in secure booking. A listed class duration may not include pre-work, breaks, later assessment or additional bundle components.

What should I do before attending?

Read your booking confirmation and pre-course information. Complete any required preparation, check the venue and arrival time, and contact us early if a link or instruction is missing.

What ID and materials should I bring?

Follow the instructions for your specific course. Bring the required identification and any listed materials. Regulated courses such as White Card can require more than one photo ID.

Do I need a USI?

A Unique Student Identifier is generally needed for nationally recognised training, subject to applicable exemptions. Keep your name consistent across enrolment and identification, and use our USI information page if you need help.

Can I get learning, language or accessibility support?

Contact Catch before paying so we can discuss the course demands and available support. Adjustments must remain consistent with the required training and assessment outcome; support is not an automatic exemption.

What if I cannot complete an assessment activity?

Tell the trainer or contact the team as early as possible. Ask about the applicable support and reassessment arrangements. We cannot promise a pass, a free reassessment or removal of mandatory requirements.

Can someone under 18 enrol?

Age rules differ by course. Confirm eligibility with Catch before booking, including any parent or guardian consent and restrictions that may apply to work after training.

Bookings, payments & certificates

How do I find current course dates and locations?

Use Find dates and book to view live availability, then check the exact venue, date and time before paying. Not every course runs at every Catch location.

What if no suitable class appears?

Contact the team about future dates or a group enquiry. A retained course page is not proof that a public class is currently scheduled, and a preferred date is not confirmed until accepted.

How much does the course cost?

The selected class or bundle in secure booking shows the current price. Check all inclusions and any applicable terms before payment; group pricing is quoted separately.

Can I use Afterpay or an organisation invoice?

Afterpay is available where offered at checkout and subject to provider eligibility and terms. Organisations can discuss invoicing with Catch. Neither option is automatic for every course or booking.

Can an employer or employment provider arrange training?

Yes. Use our organisation and group-training enquiry pathways to discuss participant numbers, courses, timing and billing. Individual learners must still meet the relevant enrolment and assessment requirements.

Can Catch deliver training at our workplace?

Discuss the location, facilities, group size and course requirements first. Suitable onsite delivery, timing and trainer availability must be confirmed before a group booking is agreed.

How do I change or cancel a booking?

Contact Catch with your name, course, booked date and reference. Read the refund and booking conditions before making other plans. A request is not a confirmed change; conditions and fees may apply.

When will I receive my certificate or completion record?

The timing and document depend on the course. Required assessment and enrolment checks must be completed first; regulator-issued cards can have separate processing steps. Confirm timing with Catch if you have an employment deadline.

What if my certificate is missing or has an error?

Contact student support with your name, course, attendance date and booking reference if available. Explain the issue without sending identity documents through a general enquiry; follow the team’s instructions for verification.

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