Stokes Tea & Coffee

City & Guilds Level 2 Barista Skills VRQ (7102-53)

The qualification centres on coffee and in particular espresso, however it also incorporates filter coffee, tea, chocolate, juices and smoothies. Four areas of learning are explored:

• The background to the raw materials
• How to produce the range of drinks
• How to operate, care for and maintain the machinery
• Customer Service.

The information is passed on through a minimum of 20 hours classroom time as well as practice in the workplace, before practical and written assessments take place. The training course lasts for three days.

For more information on the Stokes City & Guilds Course visit their training web site

Accredited Trainers: Michael Palliser