Master the art of coffee and build the confidence to work in a busy café environment.
Whether you’re looking to start your first café job or develop practical hospitality skills, our Barista Skills programme provides hands-on training in a real-world learning environment.
You’ll learn how to prepare quality espresso coffee, texture milk, operate café equipment, and deliver excellent customer service. With guidance from experienced tutors, you’ll build the confidence and practical experience employers look for in today’s hospitality industry.
Our programmes focus on practical learning that makes a real difference.
Whether you’re starting your career, building new skills, or preparing for your next opportunity, you’ll gain the confidence and capability to achieve your goals and succeed in today’s workplace.
The skills you gain can open doors to employment opportunities throughout the growing hospitality industry.
Whether you dream of working in a local café, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality venue, you will gain the practical skills and confidence to get started.
Through hands-on learning and expert guidance, you’ll develop the techniques and customer service skills needed to thrive in fast-paced café environments.
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By completing this programme, you’ll have the practical skills and confidence to prepare quality espresso coffee, work efficiently in a café environment, and deliver excellent customer service. You’ll understand industry expectations and be better prepared to work as part of a professional hospitality team.
Completing this programme can help you prepare for or secure employment within cafés, restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses, while providing a strong foundation for further hospitality training and career development.
Most of our programmes are fully funded for eligible learners. Funding eligibility varies by programme. Contact us for a no obligation chat to find out which options are available to you.
Programme lengths vary. Some are short workshops, while others run over several weeks or months.
Our programmes are delivered in person at our training locations or at employer and community venues, depending on the programme.
You do not require previous experience. Our programmes are designed for all skills levels.
We work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including job seekers, employees, migrants, refugees, employers and community organisations.
Our programmes offer flexible schedules to help learners balance work, family, and study commitments.Â
If you are not a NZ citizen or permanent resident, your right to work depends on the conditions of your visa. If you are not sure, please reach out or check with Immigration New Zealand.
Most of our programmes provide all of the resources and equipment you need. If there is anything additional you need for your programme we will let you know.
Simply complete our form below or visit us at 201 Southland Road Hastings or 140 Dalton Street Napier. We’ll discuss your goals and help you find the right programme.
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