There are several ways to get to our training academy. The easiest way is by car - we are right off the Eastlink freeway and easily accessible through various other routes. We recommend searching for “44 Lakeview Drive, Scoresby” on Google Maps. Please be aware that sometimes Apple Maps will take students to 14 Lakeview Drive (we don’t know why) but if that happens, please follow the road heading south, through the roundabout to number 44 and use the map in our directions page to find us. If you are taking public transport, we would recommend catching a train to Oakleigh Station then taking the 693 bus to get here. This is followed by a leisurely 20 minute walk through Caribbean Park. Many have made the journey successfully and we assure it will be well worth it! Another alternative is catching the train to Glen Waverley Station then catching an Uber to get here. Estimated cost for the ride is $20.

What happens if I miss my course?

We understand unforeseen circumstances can happen. If you missed your course you can reschedule within 5 days, incurring a $80 rescheduling fee. Please refer to our terms & conditions for more information.

Are your courses nationally recognised?

We are an independant coffee academy offering some of the most up to date training in Melbourne but that also means our courses are not nationally recognised. We are determined to set the standard in the specialty coffee industry and that means we don’t adhere to the same standards as some Registered Training Organisations (RTO) that are nationally recognised. In our opinion, a lot of those standards are out of date - what really matters in the coffee industry is the skills and experience you have, not a piece of paper. Coffee is constantly evolving and our approach is to stay relevant and provide the most quality focused training on the market. Between our 3 barista trainers, we have over 30 years experience working in some of the top cafes and roasteries in Australia and we genuinely want to share that knowledge and experience with our students.

What coffee machine and grinders are used?

We use a La Marzocco Linea PB espresso machine and Victoria Arduino Mythos One and Mahlkonig EK43s grinders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I can’t make any of the available course dates?

Please get in touch via our contact page and we will be happy to work out a solution for you. With enough notice, we have managed to accommodate various course dates for people.

What payment methods are accepted?

We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards. All bookings made through the website use Square as the payment gateway. Please get in touch if you would like to use alternative payment methods. An invoice can be created and payment made by electronic funds transfer if preferred.

Do we offer a payment plan?

For some of our bigger courses like the Barista Apprenticeship or Barista Masterclass, we will do our best to help you out. What we can do is take a $500 deposit with the remainder paid at the start of the course date. Please get in touch to discuss some of the options.

Can I reschedule or cancel my course?

Yes, all courses can either be rescheduled or cancelled. Please refer to our terms and conditions page for more details.

What is the minimum age to sign up for a course?

We recommend a minimum age of at least 14 years old unless accompanied by an adult. We pride ourselves on being a child safe environment and all our trainers are qualified with a Working with Childrens Check.

Is a certificate provided on completion of the course?

Yes! The certificate will be emailed within 48 hours of course completion.

Are our courses nationally recognised?

We are an independent coffee academy offering some of the most up to date training in Melbourne but that also means our courses are not nationally recognised. We are determined to set the standard in the specialty coffee industry and that means we don’t adhere to the same standards as some Registered Training Organisations (RTO) that are nationally recognised. In our opinion, a lot of those standards are out of date - what matters in the coffee industry is the skills and experience you have, not a piece of paper. Coffee is constantly evolving and our approach is to stay relevant and provide the most quality-focused training on the market. Between our 3 barista trainers, we have over 50 years of experience working in some of the top cafes and roasteries in Australia and we genuinely want to share that knowledge and experience with our students.

How does Melbourne Coffee Academy compare to other barista training organisations?

We are very confident in offering the best barista training in Melbourne and even within the wider specialty coffee industry. What sets our training apart? We don’t just provide theory and practical experience, but for our more extensive courses like our Barista Apprenticeship and Barista Masterclass — we put students in a real-life cafe environment and expose them to the realities of working in a top, fast paced specialty coffee cafe in Melbourne. Often students will make over 200 cups of coffee within a 3 hour period — utilising different drink sizes and strengths, various alternative milks and jug sizes — all in a small team environment, while being coached and trained but our experienced barista trainers. This leads to confidence behind the coffee machine and is a proven pathway into the specialty coffee industry.

Check out our Student Spotlight Blog post to hear more about our past students who are now working as baristas or are have even opened their own cafes.