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What is Barista Skills

The Award in Barista Skills at SCQF level 5 will develop the knowledge, understanding and technical skills required for the role of a barista.

This qualification covers areas such as the different types of coffees and other beverages typically served by a barista. Setting up, operating, cleaning and closing down specialist equipment is also covered. Learners will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills by preparing and serving different hot and cold beverages.

Course Content

Food Hygiene for the Hospitality Industry

Developing Customer Care in Hospitality
Barista Skills
Food Service Styles
Non-Alcoholic beverages

Assessments

Assessment will be a mixture of practical observations, and written assignments

Progression

Upon completion of the programme, you can progress to a range of full-time and part-time professional cookery and hospitality courses at Dumfries & Galloway College.

Career Prospects

You could progress into Hospitality at SCQF levels 5/6 and/or seek employment in the industry.

Musselburgh Grammar School pupils make tasty profit with coffee skillsENTERPRISING pupils at Musselburgh Grammar School have made a profit of nearly £800 and secured part-time jobs after developing their skills in the…

Blog: Barista Skills in Schools - Machina Pilot with Musselburgh GrammarWe have been working with Scottish High Schools to implement a winning Barista Skills programme in schools. Providing coffee machines, coffee barista kit and training for staff plus additional support and lessons. We originally launched the programme with Musselburgh Grammar last year with great success.