The Coffee Lab Espresso School - F.A.Q

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Which Barista course is best for me?

It depends on your circumstance. We have a variety of Barista training courses to suit your needs. If you love coffee, have a home machine and want to have fun we recommend our Home Barista Appreciation and Barista Skills course. If you're thinking about working in a coffee shop then we recommend the "Essence of Espresso" course. If your desire is to become a professional barista then we recommend our Accredited Barista course, which is nationally recognised after you have completed "Essence of Espresso".

How many students per class?

No more than 6 students for your comfort and teacher interaction.

Do I have my own espresso machine?

Yes, you will be using a two group espresso machine with one side dedicated only to you.

What will I learn?

Our Barista courses are 90% practical with so much interaction with your barista trainer/teacher. You will learn how to make every coffee that’s presented on a typical cafe menu to industry standard.

How many coffees can I make and taste?

As many as you like.

How often are your courses?

We offer classes daily including weekends and evenings.

How do I enroll and pay?

- Call 1300 883912 (24 hrs per day, 7 days per week). - Or fill in the form via our web site. Online Booking Form

What certificate do I receive?

For our "Essence of Espresso", you will receive a certificate of attendance. For our Accredited Barista course you will receive a 'Nationally Recognised Qualification'. Note: Just because you hold a certificate doesn't guarantee you a job or make you the best. There are obviously many contributing factors of which we will guide you through step by step. "We will make you stand out from the rest!"

Are your teachers experienced?

All our trainers/teachers are very experienced in their profession and are CERT IV qualified. There are many coffee schools so why should I choose you? 40% of our business is word of mouth. We are the Central Coast's most popular coffee school and have relations with many hotels, restaurants and recruitment agencies. We are competitive in our pricing and offer flexible times. Our school facilities were designed with the student and teacher in mind to enable the delivery of our exclusive course structure. We will provide you with an apron on the day to protect your clothes, supply you your own coffee FREE manual. If that wasn't enough we will also include FREE Practice Classes and job advice.


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