Barista

L2 Level 2
Part Time
20 January 2025 — 17 February 2025
Barry Campus
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

About this course

This qualification provides learners with specialist skills and knowledge in one of the major growth areas of the hospitality industry – the beverage sector. The unit is aimed at all first line operatives where coffee is served – this includes coffee bars, coffee houses, cafes, hotels and restaurants.

What you will study

The unit covers the importance of presenting a positive personal image and the use of effective communication techniques.

There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

  • Be able to demonstrate product knowledge
  • Be able to clean and check equipment
  • Be able to display drink building techniques
  • Be able to serve customer

The course is run 3 hours a week for 6 weeks total of 18 hours.

Course fee per year

Exam Fee: £48.00

Part-time enrolment fee: £10.00

Course Fee: £42.00

Entry requirements

None

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

20 January 2025

End date

17 February 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

4 hours per week

Location

Barry Campus
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

CTCR2P20
L2

Qualification

City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Barista Skills

Career prospects & further study

78,000

Cardiff Capital Region currently has over 78,000 jobs in the Hospitality and Catering Sector and this is predicted to grow 6.3% by 2025. (EMSI 2021).

On completion of this qualification candidates may progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

• Level 2 Professional Food and Beverage Service

• Level 2/3 NVQ Diplomas in Hospitality

• Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership (NVQ)

• ILM Supervisory and Management qualifications

Locations

Barry Campus
Barry Campus

Cardiff and Vale College,

Barry Campus,

Vale of Glamorgan,

CF62 8YJ