Overview
The Barista @ BROWNS English Language School program has been developed to better meet the needs of students who want to increase their chances of employment and improve their intercultural competence and English Language skills.
This course is ideal for international students on Student and Working Holiday visas who intend to improve their language and workplace skills to a point where they can function effectively as baristas and thus sustain themselves during their temporary visit to Australia or while studying full-time.
Visitor visa holders are welcome to join this course, however they are not eligible to work in Australia.
Duration: 5 weeks
Course Start dates (Brisbane & Gold Coast)*:
25th July 2022 Course Finishes 26th August 2022 |
5th September 2022 Course Finishes 7th October 2022 |
24th October 2022 Course Finishes 25th November 2022 |
*Subject to student numbers.
Campus: This course is available at our Brisbane and Gold Coast campus
Mode of Study: On-campus
Course Description:
- 30 hours per week: 20 hours of hospitality-specific English including 3 hours of focused research and group work, and 10 hours of practical training in:
- SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practice for food safety
- SITHFAB005 – Prepare and serve espresso coffee
- Additionally receive: SITHFAB002 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Specialist BaristaBoost Training in cold pour coffee, tray service and tea preparation.
- Develop skills to become more employable in the Australian hospitality industry
- Develop hospitality-specific English language vocabulary
- Receive a Statement of Attainment for the above three competencies from the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality training package which are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
- BROWNS Barista uniform provided
Entry requirements:
- Strong Pre-Intermediate English language level or above
- Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa
- Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
- Age: 16 and over
CRICOS Code:080399J
RTO Code:31998
Timetable
Sample Timetable
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
(5 hours + 1 hour Accelerate) | (5 hours + 1 hour Accelerate) | (5 hours + 1 hour Accelerate) | Practical Vocational (5 hrs per day) Speaking (1 hr per day) Machine parts and familiarisation; Setting up the machine; Correct dosing and extraction; Texturing milk; Coffee styles; Order taking; Tray service to customers; Clean up and close down. |
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8.20 – 10.20 | Review Session Week 1 vocabulary review Session 1 Functional Language Determining customers’ preferences and offering suitable beverages |
Session 4 – Listening Understanding connected speech 1 – Dean Merlo Session 5 – Listening Understanding connected speech 2 – Di Bella |
Preparation for Excursion to Roaster: Asking appropriate Questions Session 7 – Excursion Visit to Merlo roaster, Bowen Hills |
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10.20 – 10.40 | Break | ||||
10.40 – 12.40 | Session 2 Reading & Speaking Di Bella & Merlo |
Listening “A film about Coffee” |
Speaking Excursion debrief Session 8 Reading & Speaking ‘Juan Valdez cafes poised to expand’ |
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12:40 – 1.40 | Lunch | ||||
1.40 – 2.40 | Session 3 Vocabulary Milk |
Session 6 Market Research Project Coffee culture |
Review Sessions: Vocabulary Hygiene 5 + Espresso machine features |
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3.30 – 4.30 Accelerate Research and Communication English Tasks |
Excursion task Students to research milk and coffee at local supermarkets |
Preparation for Excursion to Roaster: Asking appropriate Questions |
Quizlet: Review Vocabulary Week 1 and Week 2 |
Testimonials
![]() Mijin, Korea |
“Hi, I am Mijin from Korea. I had a great experience and made many valuable friends in the Barista@BROWNS program. |
![]() Natsu, Japan |
"Hi, I'm Natsu from Japan. I came to Australia to become a barista and learn about Australian culture and the coffee industry. Lucky I got a job right after graduating from Barista@BROWNS. I had some experience at a cafe in Japan but soon I realised that it's totally different from Australia to Japan. |
![]() Victor, France |
English French |
![]() Ken, Macau |
"I get paid per week about AUD$400. |
![]() Carolina Agudelo, Colombia |
"Hi, I'm Carolina from Colombia. |
![]() Yu-Ta Lin, Taiwan |
"I have always had an interest in coffee and wanted to get a job in Australia as a Barista. I now work for Ocean on Omeros on the Gold Coast as a Barista/Bartender and I am so happy.
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