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Level 2 Barista Course in Saint Austell – Cornwall College St Austell – Daytime

Cost£65.00
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Barista Course in Saint Austell. Classes run at Cornwall College St Austell over two days, part-time during the daytime.

You'll learn how to prepare high-quality coffee and other drinks to a professional standard. The course covers ingredients, equipment, safety, and drink-making techniques. You'll also develop the customer service habits that employers in cafes, hotels, and restaurants look for. No specific entry requirements apply, though a good level of English is needed for the theory element.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Barista Skills at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you want practical barista skills you can use immediately in cafes hotels restaurants or coffee houses. You will learn ingredients equipment safety and techniques for producing high-quality drinks consistently and professionally. The course also develops communication and service habits that support great customer experience.

Entry requirements

No Specific Entry Requirements but a good level of English to partake in theory knowledge test.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify coffee ingredients and understand how they affect flavour.
  • You'll operate barista equipment safely and correctly.
  • You'll apply drink-making techniques to produce consistent, high-quality results.
  • You'll follow food and drink safety practices in a professional setting.
  • You'll develop communication and service habits that support a positive customer experience.
  • You'll work to the standards expected in cafes, hotels, restaurants, and coffee houses.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and runs over two days. You'll take part in practical hands-on sessions covering equipment and drink preparation. There is also a theory knowledge test, so a good level of English is needed to complete it. Assessment is based on your practical performance and your answers in the knowledge test.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College St Austell will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Barista, prepares and serves coffee and specialist drinks in a cafe or coffee shop.
  • Hospitality team member, works front-of-house in a hotel, restaurant, or venue.
  • Cafe assistant, supports daily service and customer-facing tasks.
  • Restaurant team member, serves customers and supports kitchen and bar operations.
  • Hotel food and beverage assistant, delivers drink and dining service to hotel guests.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, a short 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, suited to those moving into a supervisory or team leader role.
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