Level 2 Barista Skills Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, full-time during the day. This barista skills course runs for 44 weeks and covers the practical techniques behind professional coffee making. You'll learn how to use espresso equipment, prepare a range of drinks, and meet the standards expected in busy coffee shops and hospitality venues. The level 2 barista skills qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll operate and maintain espresso machines to a professional standard.
You'll prepare a range of espresso-based drinks accurately and consistently.
You'll apply milk steaming and texturing techniques for drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos.
You'll follow food hygiene and safety practices in a café or kitchen environment.
You'll work to the speed and quality standards expected in a commercial setting.
You'll understand the origins and characteristics of different coffee types.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a classroom-based setting at New City College Hackney Campus. Assessment is practical, with your skills observed and assessed directly as you work. You may also complete short written tasks or knowledge checks to support your practical assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney 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.
Café assistant. Support front-of-house service in a café setting.
Chef. Entry-level kitchen roles in restaurants and hospitality venues.
Kitchen assistant. Food preparation and support in commercial kitchens.
Hospitality team member. Front-of-house roles in hotels and restaurants.
Events catering assistant. Serve food and drinks at events and venues.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. Adds a food hygiene qualification that many hospitality employers ask for.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Services. Broadens your skills across the hospitality sector and supports progression to supervisory roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. The next step if you want to move into a team leader or supervisor role.
