Free Level 2 Barista Skills course in Chelmsford. Classes run at Chelmsford College Moulsham, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You need no formal qualifications to apply, but you must be unemployed or meet the low-paid work criteria. Over 5 weeks, you'll build the practical skills to prepare and serve coffee, tea, hot chocolate, smoothies, and juices to a professional standard. The course also covers communication skills, digital skills, and CV support, with the chance to interview for roles in the sector on completion.
Who this course is for
This short SWAP course is designed to enhance your work skills within the Barista sector, enabling you to progress to work within that particular field. The primary role of a Barista is to prepare coffee, tea, hot chocolate, smoothies, juices and to serve these drinks with exceptional quality. This course is tailored to develop your knowledge, understanding, and skills to work as a Barista. If you are interested in pursuing a career as a Barista or enjoy the daily duties involved in this profession, then this course could be an excellent fit for you.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications required.
Must be unemployed or meet the criteria of low paid work.
What you will learn
You'll prepare espresso-based drinks, teas, hot chocolates, smoothies, and juices to a professional standard.
You'll learn how to operate and maintain barista equipment correctly.
You'll develop customer service and communication skills for a café or coffee shop environment.
You'll practise food and drink hygiene relevant to barista work.
You'll build digital skills to support employment readiness.
You'll put together a CV with guidance from the course team.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Chelmsford College Moulsham. Assessment uses a mix of methods: practical observation, multiple-choice question papers, and a written logbook. These cover both your hands-on barista skills and your underpinning knowledge of the role.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chelmsford College Moulsham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barista: prepare and serve drinks in a café or coffee shop
Café assistant: support daily front-of-house café operations
Coffee shop supervisor: oversee a small team and service quality
Hospitality assistant: work across food and drink service settings
Catering assistant: support drink and food preparation in catering venues
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short compliance qualification many hospitality employers expect.
Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles: broadens your knowledge across the wider hospitality sector.
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: the next step if you want to move into a supervisory or team leader role.
