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Practical and concept sessions on the current approved schedule
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CTH Level 2 Award in Barista Skills
Learn. Brew. Earn. Turn your interest in coffee into a practical workplace skill.
A hands-on barista programme that develops coffee knowledge, drink preparation, workflow and cafe customer service. It is suitable for school leavers, hospitality workers, aspiring cafe owners and learners preparing to study or work abroad.
Why this programme
Build a practical next step.
A hands-on barista programme that develops coffee knowledge, drink preparation, workflow and cafe customer service. It is suitable for school leavers, hospitality workers, aspiring cafe owners and learners preparing to study or work abroad.
Best suited for
Learners aged 16 and above, hospitality employees, entrepreneurs, travellers and career changers.
Practical barista training
Practice the craft. Build workplace confidence.
Develop coffee preparation, service consistency and customer-care habits through guided practice. The advertised paid internship at Java Lounge is subject to published eligibility and terms.
Download programme brochureStudent voices
Barista students, in their own words.
Original feedback supplied by ILT, presented in Sinhala and Tamil. Open a poster to read it in full size. These are individual student experiences, not employment or internship guarantees.
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How you will learn
Learn by doing, with clear feedback.
Projects
Practice on commercial equipment
Feedback
Timed service simulations
Progress
Skills observation and feedback
Career possibilities
Use learning to move forward.
Can strengthen applications for suitable cafe and hospitality roles. Training does not guarantee work permission or employment.
Progression
Your possible next step.
Progress into hospitality programmes, cafe employment, supervisory development or entrepreneurship.
Why ILTCTH UK award, practical delivery, TVEC-approved-centre status where applicable, and the advertised Java Lounge paid internship only under approved eligibility and guarantee terms.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements are assessed against current programme and awarding-body criteria.
Fees and scheduleContact ILT for current approved fees, instalments, schedules and intake dates.
Talk to an adviserChoose the route that suits your goals and current qualifications.
Frequently asked questions
Things to check before you apply.
Who is this programme for?
Learners aged 16 and above, hospitality employees, entrepreneurs, travellers and career changers.
What will I learn?
The programme includes Espresso fundamentals and extraction, Grinder calibration, Milk texturing and pouring and other practical learning areas listed above.
How will I learn?
Learning is delivered through practical and concept sessions on the current approved schedule, practice on commercial equipment, timed service simulations, skills observation and feedback.
What are the entry requirements?
Entry requirements depend on the confirmed intake and programme rules. Speak to an ILT course adviser before applying.
How long does it take and when is the next intake?
Duration, class schedule and next intake are confirmed for each intake. Contact ILT for the current approved details.
What are the fees?
Fees, registration charges and any instalment plan are confirmed for each intake. Please contact ILT for the current approved information.
Will this guarantee a job or university place?
No. Career and progression possibilities depend on the learner's experience, application, employer or institution requirements, and other relevant conditions.
Your qualification
View a sample certificate.
Explore the supplied certificate example and open the complete PDF for a closer look.
This supplied sample shows Culinary Skills. Its accompanying note says the Barista certificate uses a similar format with the title Barista Skills. It is a format reference, not an exact Barista certificate.
For illustration only. Names, dates, grades and centres shown are sample details, not evidence of an ILT student's award. The final certificate is subject to the issuing body's current requirements.
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Your Barista Skills trainer
Dilshy Perera
Dilshy Perera is Head of Training & Research and Development at The Colombo Coffee Company, where he leads the training academy, curriculum design, coffee quality control and specialty coffee training. His experience includes Barista Trainer at Fits Retail, Duty & Training Manager and Head Barista at Café Noir, and consulting and staff-training projects with Isle of Gelato and Wishque Chloe Cafe. He was the 2019 National Barista Champion in the competition organised by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates’ Association.
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