Become a barista with GSA!
GSA is providing a subsidised coffee making course to graduate students to help them in their journey to find part-time/casual work.
The Fundamentals Coffee course with Barista Masterclass is for individuals with no prior barista/coffee-making experience. The four-hour course is guided by an instructor that has years of experience, teaching multiple barista courses across Melbourne and has 10+ years of experience working as a barista.
The actual course fee is $118, but for graduate students, it is subsidised by GSA so students will only have to pay $40 out of pocket.
**THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENTLY ENROLLED POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE.
If you are NOT an enrolled postgraduate student, please DO NOT purchase the course as we will NOT refund the course fees to you. GSA will be requiring proof of postgraduate enrolment for anyone not currently in our membership database.**
The course will take place in a location in North Melbourne. Students will meet with a GSA Staff at the 1888 Building and head to the North Melbourne location together using public transport. Students are required to bring their own Myki cards.
If you’re interested to take part in this course, read on for more details and book yourself in.
Please note that places for the course is very limited and on a first come, first served basis. However, we request that you check with your schedule first before booking the course, as you may not be eligible for a refund if you cancel too late.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Learn how to set up and maintain the grinder and coffee machine workstation
- Learn how to grind coffee beans
- Learn the fundamental skills required for milk frothing
- Learn basic latte art pouring
- Serve and make different types of coffee, particularly types that are prevalent in Melbourne’s coffee culture
- Receive hands on practice
- Receive a Certificate of Completion
- Some tips on what to expect when looking for a Barista job
Dates & Times
Session 1: 9am to 1pm, Saturday, 7 September 2024
FAQ
Barista Masterclass uses La Marzocco espresso machines and Mazzer grinders which are the highest regarded standard for barista equipment.
Yes! On the day, Barista Masterclass will provide you with a hard copy of your Certificate of Completion.
Please note that this Certificate of Completion is NOT a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.
Students can cancel their booking provided they give us at least 72 hours’ notice. Cancellations are to be made in writing to events@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
If the cancellation request was made at least 72 hours prior to the event, the third-party company running the Coffee Course will be informed by GSA to release the refund to the student.
Students who cancel their booking after the 72 hours requirement has passed will NOT be refunded their $40 payment.
In the event of a no-show by the student, no refund will be provided.
We do not place students in a job after this training or guarantee that students will be able to get a job as a Barista upon completion of this training. Students will be provided with tips on how to find a Barista job during the training program. Ultimately, it is up to the student to look and apply for a Barista.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the program and the fact that we will not be able to fill your spot at such short notice, cancellations within 72 hours of the event will not be refunded.
If you or your friend/sibling/partner is a currently enrolled postgraduate student of University of Melbourne, they can purchase this subsidised course. If you/they are not a currently enrolled postgraduate student of University of Melbourne, you/they cannot purchase this subsidised course. Failure to comply with this condition means that you/they will be barred from attending the course, and their ticket will be cancelled with NO refunds