A selective 13-hour barista pathway designed to help you feel confident, prepared and café trial ready.

$699

Become confident for real café trials in Melbourne

I Am Ready to Work is our most focused barista pathway for students who want more than a beginner class. You will complete barista foundations, latte art training, resume support, and guided trial simulations designed to prepare you for real café expectations.

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✓ 13 hours total training ✓ Small class sizes ✓ Trial simulations ✓ Resume review

Designed for complete beginners

This program is ideal for students who want to apply for café jobs but need more confidence, structure, and practice before walking into a trial.

Step 1 — Barista Foundations Espresso, milk texturing, workflow and Melbourne café standards.
Step 2 — Latte Art Skills Pouring control, consistency, contrast and practical correction.
Step 3 — Trial Simulations Realistic practice under pressure with feedback and guidance.
COURSE STRUCTURE

What classes are included?

The Ready to Work program includes Barista, Latte Art, an online theory check and two guided trial simulations across a total of 13 hours, designed to build confidence step by step before real café trials.

Day 1
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Barista Course

4 hours

A hands-on class combining strong theory and practice: espresso extraction, milk texturing and Melbourne coffee standards will prepare you to understand the difference between recipes.

Day 2
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Latte Art

3 hours

Learn latte art patterns including heart and tulip, with a strong focus on consistency and not complexity.

Online
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Online Test

Theory check

After successful completion of Barista and Latte Art, you’ll need to pass a theory exam designed to help you be ready for trials.

Day 3
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Trial 1

3 hours

Latte art practice focused on consistency in a very small private practice session, with feedback and confidence building.

Day 4
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Trial 2

3 hours

Grinder adjustment and dial in, latte art practice, workflow, speed, pressure practice and final feedback.

WHY THIS PROGRAM WORKS

Built around real café expectations

Melbourne café trials move fast. Most students do not fail because they cannot make coffee — they fail because they panic under pressure, lose workflow, or do not understand what cafés actually expect. This program is designed to close that gap.

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Learn café workflow properly

Learn grinder awareness, milk texturing, espresso extraction, consistency and workflow according to Melbourne café standards. This is not just about “making coffee” — it is about understanding how cafés actually operate.

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Practise before your first trial

Trial simulations help students understand pressure, timing, communication and consistency before entering a real café environment. We focus on building calmness and confidence, not just technique.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

More than just a coffee class

This pathway combines technical coffee skills with confidence building and employability support.

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Hands-On Training

Real commercial equipment, grinders and café workflow practice in extremely small groups.

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Resume Review

Get guidance to improve your resume and make it more suitable for café applications.

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Trial Simulations

Experience realistic café trial situations before applying for your first barista job.

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Ongoing Support

Reach out anytime before your trials if you need clarification or support.

LIMITED INTAKE

Built for focus and results

Ready to Work is intentionally kept small to ensure proper feedback, attention and realistic trial practice.

  • Only 2 Ready to Work intakes per month
  • Maximum 2 students during simulations
  • Barista & Latte Art public classes capped at 6 students
  • Fixed schedules — rescheduling is not permitted
LIMITED INTAKES

Choose Your Ready to Work Intake

Limited intakes. Fixed schedules. Only 2 Ready to Work pathways available each month.

August Option 1 FULL

  • Barista Skills: Tues 14th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Latte Art Skills: Wed 15th 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Trial 1: Fri 17th 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Trial 2: Mon 20th 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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August Option 2 Applications Open - 1 Spot Available

  • Barista Skills: Tues 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Latte Art Skills: Wed 26th 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Trial 1: Fri 28th 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Trial 2: Mon 31st 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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FAQ

Ready to Work Program FAQs

Everything you need to know before joining our job-focused barista training pathway in Melbourne.

Who is the I Am Ready to Work program for? ➤
This program is designed for students who want to become more confident before applying for café and barista jobs in Melbourne. It is ideal for beginners, international students, and anyone who wants more practice, structure, and support than a standard barista course.
How many hours is the Ready to Work program? ➤
The Ready to Work program includes approximately 13 hours of training. This includes Barista Course training, Latte Art training, an online theory check, and two guided trial simulation sessions.
What classes are included in the program? ➤
The program includes the Barista Course, Latte Art Course, an online theory test, Trial Simulation 1, and Trial Simulation 2. These sessions are designed to build skills step by step, from espresso and milk texturing to latte art consistency, grinder adjustment, workflow, speed, and pressure practice.
Is this program suitable for complete beginners? ➤
Yes. The program is suitable for beginners, but it is best for students who are serious about improving and preparing for café work. The course starts with barista foundations and then progresses into more focused practice and trial preparation.
Does this program guarantee a barista job? ➤
No, this program does not guarantee employment or include job placement. However, it is designed to help students build confidence, improve practical skills, understand café expectations, and prepare more effectively for barista interviews and café trials.
What are the trial simulations? ➤
Trial simulations are guided practice sessions designed to help students understand what a real café trial can feel like. They focus on latte art consistency, grinder adjustment, dial-in, workflow, speed, customer-style pressure, and final feedback.
Why is there an online test? ➤
The online theory test helps confirm that students understand the key concepts from the Barista and Latte Art classes before moving into trial simulations. It supports better preparation and helps students feel more confident before practical trial-style sessions.
Do I receive a certificate? ➤
Yes. Students receive certificates of completion for the relevant training components. These can be added to a resume when applying for hospitality or café positions.
Can I reschedule my Ready to Work sessions? ➤
Ready to Work sessions are fixed because the program is carefully structured with limited intake dates and very small groups. Rescheduling is not permitted, so students must be able to commit to all selected dates before booking.
How many students are in each session? ➤
Barista and Latte Art classes are kept small, with a maximum of 4 students. Trial simulation sessions are even smaller, usually capped at 2 students, allowing more focused feedback and practice time.
Is Ready to Work better than the Value Pack? ➤
The Value Pack is a great entry point because it includes Barista and Latte Art training. Ready to Work is a more complete pathway for students who want additional preparation, trial simulations, resume guidance, and more confidence before applying for café jobs.

Ready to take your barista training seriously?

This program is designed for students who are committed to improving, practising, and preparing for real café opportunities in Melbourne.

Exclusive Monthly Intake

Ready to Work as a Barista in Melbourne?

Our most advanced training program — designed for students serious about getting hired and meeting Melbourne café standards.

  • Only 4 students selected per month
  • Real café workflow & service simulations
  • Dial-in espresso & flavour control
  • Trial preparation & confidence coaching
Applications close once monthly intake is filled.
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