A real cafe. A real machine. Real skills you can take to an interview.

Over eight Fridays, you'll learn to make coffee properly, run a cafe floor and talk to customers with confidence. You'll also get one-on-one help with your resume and cover letter, so you finish the course with something to send.

The training runs at the Stirrup Cafe on the Addison Road Community Centre grounds, delivered with TAFE NSW.

What you'll cover

Barista training on a commercial machine
Cafe skills and customer service
Resume and cover letter writing
Interview preparation

Who it's for
Any young person aged 16 to 25 who has left high school. You don't need experience. We warmly encourage young mob, queer and trans young people to register.

When and where
Fridays, 16 October to 4 December 2026
Stirrup Cafe, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville

Cost: Free

How to register
Enrolment goes through TAFE NSW: www.tafensw.edu.au/direct-enrol/26PTH-0094

Or simply complete your EOI here in Humanitix and we'll be in touch to talk you through it.

Questions? Get in touch with the team at Addi Road.

Contact the host of Free TAFE course: Barista and Cafe Skills Training