The Barista Basics at QAT has been developed for students to increase their employability by developing skills in the art of coffee making and improve their English language skills. This course is ideal for students (who want to improve their language and workplace skills and work work effectively as baristas while studying full-time or on temporary visit to Australia.

Improve your English and employability by combining your General English course with two barista basics units. The Barista Basics component requires 6 hours of practical training per week for 4 weeks and successful completion the following two units:

• SITXFSA001 Use Hygienic Practice for Food Safety
• SITHFAB005 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee

• Develop hospitality-specific English language vocabulary
• Develop skills to become more employable in the Australian hospitality industry
• QAT Barista uniform
• Statement of Attainment for the above two competencies from the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality training package which are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework