Foundation Barista Course

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  • SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT
  • RTO
  • LOVED BY HUNDREDS
  • PRO BARISTA TRAINERS
  • DESIGNED BY INDUSTRY PROS

DURATION | 3 Hours

PRICE | $140

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Anyone who wants to learn how to make great coffee from the ground up. No experience required + perfect for beginners. 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Coffee theory basics

  • What coffee is, where it comes from (origins, growing, processing – high level only)

  • Introduction to espresso equipment: Espresso machine basics, grinder basics

  • Dose, tamp & extraction fundamentals

  • Introduction to scales (why they matter, not deep recipes yet)

  • Espresso workflow basics

  • Milk steaming fundamentals:Texture vs temperature

  • Core coffee menu: Flat white, Latte, Cappuccino, Long Black

  • Basic setup & shutdown of the machine

  • Basic hygiene & bench workflow

Does NOT include:

  • Latte art patterns

  • Recipe development

  • Sensory or tasting

  • Filter coffee

  • Alternative milks

  • Advanced workflow or speed

➡️ Outcome: Can make a drink to a basic Australian standard with guidance.

Want to complete Foundations Barista Course + Latte Art Course together? Check out the Basic Barista Bundle and save $23

If you take a Foundations and Latte Art course, you will be well on your way to smashing that café trial (You can even take them on the same day!)

Our Sydney training site is located inside Black Market Coffee, 24 Cadogan St Marrickville, 2204

Our Sutherland Shire training site is located inside Climbfit Gym, 23 Waratah St, Kirrawee 2232

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  • Black Market Training is one of Australia’s leading barista training schools, focused on specialty coffee education. We offer hands-on, accredited courses for all levels — from complete beginners to experienced baristas looking to refine their skills.

  • We accept student aged 14 or over. We have a specific course for school students called the 2-Day School Holiday Bootcamp that runs every school holidays, however, students aged 14 or over are welcome at any of our courses.

  • Unfortunately, our Marrickville cafe is closed. However, you can still stop by to say hi and buy some beans!