Free Level 2 Barista Skills in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, with evening sessions that fit around your existing commitments. This barista skills course covers the full range of coffee and beverage products, their origins and production processes, and hands-on use of specialist equipment. It runs over 3 days. The level 2 barista skills qualification is a City and Guilds Award, recognised in the hospitality sector for roles in coffee shops, hotels, bistros, and restaurants.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for those wishing to develop advanced professional cookery and kitchen supervisory skills. You will study units including, supervisory skills in the hospitality Industry, practical gastronomy, advanced craft skills and product development. You will also work within the College’s professional kitchens at a supervisory level.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (if this does not include English and maths these MUST be studied as part of the Level 3 programme) or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths; successful interview and initial assessment; successful completion of Level 2 programme (progressing learners).
What you will learn
You'll identify a full range of coffee and beverage products used in professional settings.
You'll understand the provenance and production process behind different coffee varieties.
You'll operate and care for specialist barista equipment correctly and safely.
You'll prepare a range of hot and cold beverages to a professional standard.
You'll apply craft techniques used in coffee bars, restaurants, and hotels.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based over 3 days at Burton Town Centre Campus. You'll develop practical skills through hands-on sessions working with professional equipment and beverages. Assessment is through the City and Guilds Award framework; the centre will confirm the specific assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barista: prepare and serve coffee in cafés and coffee shops.
Coffee shop team member: front-of-house service in a café environment.
Hotel food and beverage assistant: serve drinks across hotel dining areas.
Restaurant server: support beverage service in bistros and restaurants.
Hospitality team member: general food and drink service across venues.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services: broader qualification covering food service, customer care, and hospitality operations.
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: moves into supervisory roles in hotels, restaurants, and catering.
Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Award: a short compliance qualification many hospitality employers expect alongside practical skills.
