Barista and Food Hygiene

Barista and Food Safety

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Start your journey in the hospitality industry with our Barista and Food Safety course. This nationally accredited course provides practical training in espresso coffee preparation and hygienic food handling practices, helping students build the essential skills needed to work in cafés, restaurants, bars and other hospitality venues.

Students will learn how to prepare and serve espresso coffee using commercial equipment while also gaining knowledge of food safety procedures and hygiene standards required in hospitality workplaces.

On successful completion, students will receive a Statement of Attainment.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY
  • SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will learn how to:

  • Prepare and serve espresso coffee beverages
  • Operate and maintain coffee machines and grinders
  • Follow hygienic food handling procedures
  • Identify and control food safety hazards
  • Maintain workplace hygiene and cleanliness standards

COURSE DELIVERY

Theory components are completed online through Moodle before attending the practical class. Practical training is delivered face-to-face by qualified trainers at Western Sydney Skills Hub, North Parramatta.

Learning activities include demonstrations, practical tasks, observations, and knowledge-based assessments.

Class delivery: Saturday & Sunday
Course duration: 4 hours

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal prerequisites; however, basic language, literacy, numeracy and computer skills are recommended.

Students must bring:

  • Pen and paper
  • Closed-in non-slip shoes
  • Long pants
  • T-shirt or long sleeves
  • Apron

Learner resources are provided. Students will also require access to a computer and internet to complete online theory components.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, please contact our office to discuss more about the course.

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Course Fee: $175
Nationally Recognised Training
Nationaly Recognised Training
What is a USI?

The Unique Student Identifier or USI is a reference number that creates a secure online record of your recognised training and qualifications gained in Australia, even from different training organisations. You can read more about a USI here.

Recognition of Prior Learning

We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Term Dates
Start Date End Date
Monday, 02 February 2026 Thursday, 02 April 2026
Monday, 20 April 2026 Friday, 03 July 2026
Monday, 20 July 2026 Friday, 25 September 2026
Monday, 12 October 2026 Thursday, 17 December 2026

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