Free Level 2 Barista Skills course in York. Classes run at York College, full-time during the day. You'll learn how to prepare and serve espresso-based drinks, work with professional coffee equipment, and meet the standards expected in busy café and hospitality environments. The course typically takes one year. It covers everything from coffee extraction and milk texturing to customer service and hygiene.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll prepare espresso-based drinks to professional standards.
You'll operate and maintain commercial coffee equipment.
You'll texture and steam milk for a range of drinks.
You'll apply food hygiene and safety practices in a café setting.
You'll deliver customer service in a hospitality environment.
You'll understand coffee origins, roasting, and flavour profiles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and training environment. Assessment is based on your practical performance and demonstration of barista skills. You may also complete short written tasks or knowledge checks. York College will confirm the full assessment details when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College 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.
Café assistant: support front-of-house service in a café setting.
Hospitality team member: work across food and drink service roles.
Coffee shop supervisor: oversee daily operations and team members.
Hotel food and beverage assistant: serve drinks in hotel venues.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Service: broadens your skills across food, drink, and customer service for a wider range of hospitality roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: moves you toward supervisory and management positions in cafés, restaurants, and hotels.
Apprenticeship in Hospitality: earn while you work and gain a recognised qualification on the job.
