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Same course, same price and the same certificate at both. Pick whichever is easier to get to, then book a date on that location's page.
Barista Course Geelong
Eclipse Education Geelong15 Mercer St, Geelong VIC 3220
Next classroom dates
- 4 August 2026 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Spaces Limited
- 18 August 2026 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Spaces Limited
- 18 August 2026 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Places Available
Barista Course Ballarat
Eclipse Education Ballarat1/122 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Next classroom dates
- 13 August 2026 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Spaces Limited
- 10 September 2026 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Places Available
- 24 September 2026 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Places Available
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Hands-On Barista Training in Victoria
Practical coffee training Victorian students can use for cafe-ready espresso skills, not just theory.
Espresso Machine Practice
Work with commercial coffee machines and learn how espresso quality changes through dose, grind, tamp and extraction.
Milk Texturing & Pouring
Practise the milk texturing process and learn the foundations of pouring cafe-style milk coffee.
Certificate of Completion
Finish the class and receive an Eclipse Education Certificate of Completion you can print yourself and show employers.
Cafe Job Skills
Suitable for baristas, cafe workers, wait staff, restaurant workers, coffee roasters and hospitality job seekers.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Learn to clean espresso equipment, maintain the coffee workstation and follow safe operating routines.
One Visit Only
The theory is completed online at home, so your time in the classroom is spent entirely on the coffee machine.
Barista Course Victoria Details
How the course runs, what you learn and the questions students ask before booking.
Barista Course Victoria: What You Get
Course Details
- Course: Barista Course Victoria
- Also known as: Barista training, coffee course, barista classes
- Delivery: Two parts - self-paced online theory, then a hands-on classroom session
- Online theory: About 4 hours, self-paced, completed before your class
- Classroom practical: 3 to 4 hours with a barista trainer on a commercial coffee machine
- Total time: Around 8 hours across both parts
- Locations: Geelong and Ballarat (practical session only)
- Experience needed: None - beginners welcome
- Cost: $155.00, the same at both locations
- Outcome: Eclipse Education Certificate of Completion
Please Note: This Is a Non-Accredited Short Course
This Victorian barista course is a practical, non-accredited short course. It is built to get you confident on a commercial espresso machine quickly, and you receive an Eclipse Education Certificate of Completion rather than a formal qualification. If you need accredited hospitality training instead, see our full course list or call us on (03) 5201 0568 and we will point you to the right option.
How the Course Works
The course runs in two parts. You do the theory online in your own time first, then come in to Geelong or Ballarat for the hands-on session. Both parts are included in the one price.
Online Theory - About 4 Hours, Self-Paced
After you book, you get access to the online theory. Work through it whenever it suits you, on a phone, tablet or computer - you can stop and come back as many times as you need. It covers coffee knowledge, equipment, hygiene and the drinks you will be making. Please finish this before your classroom date so the practical session is spent on the machine rather than catching up.
Classroom Practical - 3 to 4 Hours in Geelong or Ballarat
Come to your chosen Victorian classroom on your booked date and spend the session on a real commercial coffee machine with a barista trainer. This is the hands-on part: grinding and dosing, tamping, pulling and tasting shots, texturing milk, pouring cafe-style milk coffees and cleaning down. Just bring yourself - all equipment, coffee and milk are provided.
Who Should Attend?
This Victorian barista course is highly recommended for anybody who wants to kick-start a hospitality career, maintain employment in the cafe industry, or build practical espresso coffee skills for work.
Where We Run Barista Classes in Victoria
Eclipse Education has two Victorian classrooms. The course, the price and the certificate are identical at both, so choose whichever is the easier trip.
Ballarat
Eclipse Education Ballarat
1/122 Armstrong Street South
Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Coming from Melbourne?
We do not currently run barista classes in Melbourne itself. Both Victorian classrooms are a straightforward trip from the city, and because the theory is completed online beforehand you only need to make that trip once.
See Live Dates for Both
Each location page lists its real upcoming dates, times and availability.
View Locations & DatesWhat You'll Learn in Barista Training
The course is built around the practical cafe skills you actually use behind the machine, from setting the grinder through to pouring silky textured milk. You cover the background knowledge in the self-paced online theory first, then put all six areas below into practice on a real coffee machine during your classroom session.
Organise Coffee Workstation
Prepare the coffee workstation, equipment, ingredients and service area before making coffee.
Grind and Dose Coffee
Select and grind coffee beans, set up the grinder, dose and tamp for espresso extraction.
Extract Espresso Coffee
Extract espresso, taste and assess its quality, diagnose extraction issues, make grinder adjustments and serve espresso coffee beverages.
Milk Texturing & Pouring
Undertake the milk texturing process and learn to pour smooth, cafe-style milk coffees.
Customer Orders
Advise customers, take espresso coffee orders and understand common drinks such as latte, cappuccino, flat white, long black and piccolo.
Clean Espresso Equipment
Clean espresso equipment, grinders and the coffee workstation so the next service starts safely and professionally.
Upon Completion You'll Receive:
- Certificate of Completion - Issued by Eclipse Education for the barista course
- Print Your Own Certificate - Available from your student portal after the class
- Practical Cafe Skills - Espresso, milk texturing and cafe-style milk coffees you can use straight away
- Something to Show Employers - Evidence of hands-on coffee training for cafe job applications
Barista Course Victoria FAQs
Where can I do a barista course in Victoria?
Eclipse Education runs its hands-on barista classes at two Victorian classrooms: Geelong at 15 Mercer St, Geelong VIC 3220, and Ballarat at 1/122 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat Central VIC 3350.
How much does a barista course in Victoria cost?
The advertised price is $155.00, and it is the same at both Victorian locations.
How long does the barista course take?
Around 8 hours in total, split into two parts: about 4 hours of self-paced online theory you complete in your own time, and a 3 to 4 hour hands-on classroom session at your chosen Victorian location.
Do I need to do anything before my classroom session?
Yes. You get access to the online theory as soon as you book, and you should finish it before your classroom date so the practical session is spent on the coffee machine. Everything else is provided on the day - just bring yourself.
Is the Victorian barista course accredited?
No. This is a non-accredited, hands-on barista short course. It is designed to give you practical cafe skills quickly rather than to issue a formal qualification.
What certificate do I receive?
After successfully completing the class you receive an Eclipse Education Certificate of Completion for the barista course, which you can print yourself and show to employers.
Do you run barista courses in Melbourne?
Not at present. Our two Victorian classrooms are in Geelong and Ballarat, both an easy trip from Melbourne, and you only need to attend once because the theory is completed online beforehand.
Which location should I choose?
Pick whichever classroom is easier for you to reach. The course, the price and the certificate are identical at both, so the only difference is the date and the drive.
Still Have Questions?
Our Victorian support team can help with course dates, group bookings and enrolment questions.
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