Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £19,000 to £24,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 2 Award in Barista Skills L213 courses
- Barista Skills Award (Level 2) L22 courses
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could become a store manager, then regional manager, with a coffee retail chain or franchise. There may also be opportunities to move into: barista staff training, equipment maintenance, coffee tasting and buying and product development and marketing. You could become self-employed and open your own coffee shop.
Courses for this career
Level 2
- Level 2 Award in Barista Skills L213 courses
- Barista Skills Award (Level 2) L22 courses