Level 2 Award in Barista
at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college
Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail
What the college says
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.
What you need to get on
No Specific Entry Requirements but a good level of English to partake in theory knowledge test.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Cornwall College St Austell
Tregonissey Road, PL25 4DJ
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 4 November 2026
- 17 March 2027
- 21 April 2027
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