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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the duration of beginner barista courses in Melbourne?

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  Beginner barista courses in Melbourne range from 2 to 4 hours. The Espresso Basics course is 3 hours, the Barista Basics course is 4 hours, and the Espresso @ Home course is 3.5 hours. These foundational courses teach espresso machine operation, grind adjustment, tamping, milk texturing, and machine maintenance.

• What is the maximum class size for barista training in Melbourne?

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  Class sizes vary by course type. The Espresso Foundations course has a maximum of 4 people, the Latte Art Fundamentals course limits classes to 10 students, and the 5 Day Master Barista Course accommodates up to 5 students. Smaller class sizes ensure one-on-one trainer attention and guidance.

• Are there prerequisites for advanced barista courses in Melbourne?

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  Yes. The Latte Art Fundamentals course requires completion of Espresso Basics or sound knowledge of espresso preparation. The Advanced Barista course also requires Espresso Basics as a prerequisite. The SCA Barista Skills Professional course requires SCA Barista Skills Intermediate certification and previous barista and cafe management experience.

• Do barista courses in Melbourne include certificates?

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  Yes. The Latte Art Fundamentals course includes a Certificate of Completion. The Advanced Barista course provides a Certificate of Completion and course notes. The 5 Day Master Barista Course also includes a Certificate of Completion and course notes. Other introductory courses focus on practical skills rather than formal certification.

• What specific skills are taught in the Barista Basics course?

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  The 4-hour Barista Basics course covers identifying and using key parts of grinders and espresso machines, fundamental espresso preparation techniques (dosing, distribution, tamping), adjusting grind fineness, preparing silky smooth milk, preparing typical espresso beverages (Cappuccino, Machiato, Flat White, Caffe Latte), workspace management, hygienic work practices, and daily grinder and espresso machine cleaning.

• What is covered in the Advanced Barista course?

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  The 3-hour Advanced Barista course teaches the impact of grind and dose on flavor, dosing and distribution techniques, espresso brewing formula and ratios, extraction yield and strength, refractometry for espresso, managing fresh and old coffee, and espresso extraction diagnosis. Completion includes a Certificate of Completion and course notes.