School Excursions

School Coffee Excursion Sydney — Program Overview

The Di Pacci School Coffee Excursion is an engaging, hands-on educational experience designed for secondary school students, hosted at Di Pacci's Roselands Training Academy. Combining interactive learning with real-world industry exposure, students will discover the complete journey of coffee — from green bean to espresso — through practical demonstrations, hands-on activities, and behind-the-scenes access to one of Australia's leading coffee facilities.

As part of the experience, every school group receives a FREE guided tour of The Roasting Club, where students will explore green coffee beans from around the world, learn how different origins influence flavour, witness the roasting process firsthand, and gain insight into the science, technology, and craftsmanship behind every cup. The excursion is designed to be immersive rather than observational, allowing students to engage with commercial coffee equipment, participate in practical activities, and develop an understanding of one of Australia's largest and most innovative coffee operations.

Whether students are exploring future career pathways, studying hospitality, or simply curious about how coffee reaches their cup, this practical excursion offers an educational experience that brings the coffee industry to life in an interactive and memorable way.

Key Features

Excursion Details

What Students Will Learn

Through practical demonstrations, hands-on activities, and the guided Roasting Club tour, students will:

• Understand the complete journey of coffee — from green bean to espresso
• Explore green coffee beans from different origins around the world
• Learn how coffee origin, processing, and roasting influence flavour
• Witness the commercial roasting process firsthand
• Discover the science and technology behind modern coffee production
• Engage with commercial coffee equipment through practical activities
• Gain insight into the craftsmanship and skill behind every cup
• See inside one of Australia's largest and most innovative coffee operations
• Explore potential career pathways in coffee and hospitality

Who Is This Excursion For?

• Hospitality Students: Real-world industry exposure that complements classroom hospitality studies
• Careers & Pathways Programs: A firsthand look at careers in coffee, roasting, and hospitality
• Food Technology Classes: The science of roasting, extraction, and flavour development in action
• Business & Enterprise Studies: Behind the scenes of one of Australia's leading coffee operations
• General School Excursions: An engaging, memorable, hands-on experience for curious students

The Excursion Experience: Immersive, Not Observational

Practical Demonstrations

Students watch experienced Di Pacci trainers demonstrate real coffee techniques on commercial equipment — with the why behind each step explained in an engaging, age-appropriate way.

Hands-On Activities

This excursion is designed to be immersive rather than observational. Students participate in practical activities and engage directly with commercial coffee equipment — the same machines used in professional cafés.

The Roasting Club Tour

Every school group receives a FREE guided tour of The Roasting Club. Students explore green coffee beans from around the world, learn how different origins influence flavour, and witness the roasting process firsthand — gaining insight into the science, technology, and craftsmanship behind every cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose Di Pacci for Your School Excursion

• Registered Training Organisation: Di Pacci is RTO 45805 — professional coffee education since 2010
• Real Industry Exposure: Behind-the-scenes access to one of Australia's largest and most innovative coffee operations
• Hands-On by Design: Immersive, interactive learning — students participate, not just observe
• FREE Roasting Club Tour: Included for every school group — green beans, origins, and live roasting
• Commercial Equipment: Students engage with real café machines and grinders — not classroom mock-ups
• Experienced Trainers: Passionate coffee professionals who know how to engage young learners
• Small Group Format: 20 students per session — everyone gets real hands-on time and individual attention
• Weekly Sessions: Available Monday to Friday — a flexible schedule that makes planning easy
• Certificate of Completion: Every student receives a certificate at the end of the excursion
• Purpose-Built Facility: Dedicated training academy in Roselands, Sydney, with free parking and easy bus access
• Career Pathways Focus: A genuine window into careers in coffee, roasting, and hospitality

Ready to bring the coffee industry to life for your students? Call (02) 9758 0760 or enquire online to book your school coffee excursion today.