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Locations

  • Drysdale Launceston
  • Devonport
  • Drysdale Hobart

Attendance options

  • Short course

Study type

  • Mixed Learning
  • On-Site
$

Tuition Fees

  • Commercial $ 295.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Get the skills you need to make great coffee with this introductory Espresso Essentials course.

Essential for anyone who wishes to make a start in the café industry, this course will provide you with an opportunity to learn the basics of coffee making and is a great way to increase your knowledge of the café industry and gain a basic overview of coffee preparation.

This commercial short course, held at our specialist hospitality and tourism facility, Drysdale, is an introduction to espresso coffee making and will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge you need to make great espresso.

In this course you will learn how to extract espresso, texture milk and practice your technique in making espresso drinks, as well as how to safely operate and clean espresso machines and grinders.

On successful completion of this short course you will receive a Statement of Attendance. You might also like to further your tourism and hospitality career and consider enrolling in SIT30622 – Certificate III in Hospitality.

Locations, dates & times

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
North
Drysdale Launceston18 Feb 2025 -
18 Feb 2025
Short course

1 evening, Tuesday from 4pm to 9pm

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Drysdale Launceston1 Apr 2025 -
1 Apr 2025
Short course

1 evening, Tuesday from 4pm to 9pm

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Drysdale Launceston3 Jun 2025 -
3 Jun 2025
Short course

1 evening, Tuesday from 4pm to 9pm

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Drysdale Launceston5 Aug 2025 -
5 Aug 2025
Short course

1 evening, Tuesday from 4pm to 9pm

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Drysdale Launceston14 Oct 2025 -
14 Oct 2025
Short course

1 evening, Tuesday from 4pm to 9pm

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Drysdale Launceston2 Dec 2025 -
2 Dec 2025
Short course

1 evening, Tuesday from 4pm to 9pm

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South
Drysdale Hobart15 Apr 2025 -
15 Apr 2025
Short course

Attendance required from 9am - 3pm.

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Drysdale Hobart13 May 2025 -
14 May 2025
Short course

Attendance required across two days: Tue 4pm to 7pm & Wed 4pm to 7pm.

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Drysdale Hobart10 Jun 2025 -
10 Jun 2025
Short course

Attendance required from 9am - 3pm.

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Drysdale Hobart19 Aug 2025 -
19 Aug 2025
Short course

Attendance required from 9am - 3pm.

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Drysdale Hobart16 Sep 2025 -
17 Sep 2025
Short course

Attendance required across two days: Tue 4pm to 7pm & Wed 4pm to 7pm.

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Drysdale Hobart14 Oct 2025 -
14 Oct 2025
Short course

Attendance required from 9am - 3pm.

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Drysdale Hobart2 Dec 2025 -
2 Dec 2025
Short course

Attendance required from 9am - 3pm.

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North West
Devonport8 Apr 2025 -
9 Apr 2025
Short course

2 evenings, 5pm to 8pm

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Devonport10 Jun 2025 -
11 Jun 2025
Short course

2 evenings, 5pm to 8pm

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Devonport12 Aug 2025 -
13 Aug 2025
Short course

2 evenings, 5pm to 8pm

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Devonport7 Oct 2025 -
8 Oct 2025
Short course

2 evenings, 5pm - 8pm

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Devonport9 Dec 2025 -
10 Dec 2025
Short course

2 evenings, 5pm - 8pm

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Career opportunities

  • Café Attendant
  • Barista

Career opportunities

  • Café Attendant
  • Barista

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