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Level 2 Barista Course in Eastbourne

Cost£99.00 There are only a couple of small extra costs, as you will need to provide ingredients for a banana-based smoothie for your assessment.
Duration5 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Barista Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, one evening a week over 5 weeks.

You'll learn to prepare and present a full range of hot and cold drinks, from espresso to cold beverages. The course covers where coffee comes from and how it's processed, right through to the finished cup. You'll practise in a well-equipped training restaurant and get 1:1 feedback throughout.

Assessment includes a practical 7-drink test and a short theory paper. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Barista Skills.

Who this course is for

Join us for this enjoyable, hands-on course where you will learn how to make a range of hot and cold beverages perfectly.

To enrol please visit our Eastbourne Admissions Office Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (Tuesday 9am-2pm).

Fee reductions may be available for those earning a gross, annual salary of less than £26,800, or are unemployed and in receipt of Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance or Employment Support Allowance.

Entry requirements

Please see website

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare a range of espresso-based hot drinks to a professional standard.
  • You'll make cold beverages, including a banana-based smoothie.
  • You'll learn the origins of coffee and how beans are processed before reaching the cup.
  • You'll develop drink presentation skills assessed in a practical setting.
  • You'll build knowledge of barista theory, tested in a short written paper.
  • You'll receive personalised feedback through a full mock assessment before your final test.

How you will learn

Classes are hands-on and based in a training restaurant. In Week 1 you'll cover theory, with revision resources available via Google Classroom. You'll complete a 7-drink practical assessment covering preparation and presentation, and a 20-question short answer theory paper. A full mock assessment is included, with 1:1 feedback on your practical performance throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring ingredients for a banana-based smoothie for your assessment. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Barista, prepares and serves espresso drinks in a coffee shop or café.
  • Café assistant, supports front-of-house service in a café or bakery.
  • Food and beverage assistant, works across drink and food service in a restaurant or hotel.
  • Hospitality team member, takes on a general service role in a café, bar, or restaurant.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Culinary Skills Course, a natural next step if you want to broaden your catering skills alongside your barista qualification.
  • Level 3 Hospitality Supervision qualification, suited to those aiming for a team leader or supervisor role in a café or restaurant.
  • Food Safety in Catering qualification, useful for anyone working in a food or drink environment.
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