Barista Training 1 On 1 (UNACCREDITED)
Barista Training 1 On 1 (UNACCREDITED)
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Your own barista trainer, one-on-one
A private, hands-on barista session at the Di Pacci academy in Roselands — just you and an expert trainer, on a date you choose, working at your own pace on real commercial equipment.
Whether you're starting from scratch or perfecting your latte art, one-on-one attention is the fastest way to become job-ready. Every element is covered — from grinding and extraction through to milk texturing, presentation and machine care — with feedback tailored entirely to you. Prefer to learn alongside a friend or partner? Book the 2-on-1 option.
The full coffee menu you'll practise
You'll prepare and present each of these espresso-based beverages to a café standard — covering appearance, aroma, body, crema, flavour, strength and volume:
- Espresso (short black) & ristretto
- Long black & flat white
- Caffe latte, cappuccino & piccolo latte
- Short & long macchiato
- Mocha and other milk-based favourites
Course curriculum
Every skill is grounded in real commercial practice — from your first grind through to your final wipe-down:
- Grinding beans to the correct consistency
- Measuring dose by sight, electronically & mechanically
- Tamping technique and pressure
- Extracting espresso to standard
- Programming machine volumes
- Texturing milk for steamed & foamed drinks
- Latte art fundamentals
- Sequencing orders in commercial timeframes
- Serviceware & accompaniment standards
- Consistency of appearance, body & flavour
- Reading changes in crema colour & texture
- Monitoring flow texture and rate
- Water pressure during extraction
- Adjusting dose, grind & tamp to restore quality
- Extraction rates per beverage type
- Back-flushing the espresso machine
- Flushing the group head & purging the steam wand
- Brushing out the doser chamber
- Washing group handle, basket & hopper
- Cleaning drainage pipes and drip trays
- Features of different espresso machines
- Grinder types and filter basket sizes
- Tamper selection and use
- Identifying faults in machines & grinders
- Safe operational practices with steam
- Correct storage of beans & ground coffee
- Milk & ingredient storage for food safety
- Environmentally sound disposal of coffee waste
- Safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning agents
- Optimising ingredient shelf life
Who it's for
Because it's private and paced to you, the 1-on-1 suits just about everyone:
- Complete beginners who want to learn fast, without a crowd
- Home enthusiasts chasing café-quality results
- Aspiring baristas getting job-ready for café work
- Existing baristas polishing extraction and latte art
Session details
| Format | Private hands-on session (1-on-1, or 2-on-1 option) |
| Duration | 150–180 minutes |
| Level | All levels — beginners welcome |
| Scheduling | Booked on a date and time that suits you |
| Equipment | Commercial espresso machines & grinders |
| Location | Di Pacci academy, 97–99 Chapel St, Roselands NSW 2196 |
| Outcome | Certificate of completion |
| What to bring | Just yourself — all equipment and coffee provided |
Why train with Di Pacci
Australian Training Academy is the training arm of Di Pacci Coffee Company — a working coffee business. You learn in a real training and roasting facility, on the same commercial equipment used in cafés every day, guided by trainers with genuine industry experience. Read more about us.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience for the 1-on-1 session?
No. The session is tailored to your level and suits complete beginners through to working baristas. Your trainer sets the pace to match you.
How long is the session and what does it cover?
It runs for 150 to 180 minutes and covers the full barista skill set — espresso extraction, milk texturing, latte art, the complete coffee menu, extraction monitoring, and machine and grinder care — all hands-on.
What's the difference between 1-on-1 and the group class?
The 1-on-1 is private and booked on a date of your choice, with the trainer's full attention and the pace set entirely to you — the fastest route to job-ready. The group class is a shared session, sociable and excellent value. Both are hands-on.
Can I book it with a friend or partner?
Yes. Choose the 2-on-1 option to train alongside a friend or partner in the same private session.
Is this course nationally recognised?
No, the 1-on-1 is a hands-on skills course and is unaccredited. For a nationally recognised qualification, our Prepare & Serve Espresso Coffee unit is the accredited pathway.
Where is the session held and what should I bring?
All training takes place at the Di Pacci academy, 97–99 Chapel St, Roselands NSW 2196. Just bring yourself — all equipment, machines and coffee are provided. Call (02) 9758 0760 with any questions.
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