Barista and Café Skills
The aim of this programme is to provide learners with the basic skills and related knowledge to work in the hospitality sector including the restaurant and bar service, café service and other food and beverage outlets
Target Award
City & Guilds Barista Skills – 7102-53
Start Date: 02-11-2026 Hours/week: 31 Hrs 15 Mins Duration: 5 weeks
While there are no specific entry requirements, centres must ensure that learners have the academic ability to successfully complete the programme. Junior Certificate or similar.
Also good level of English language required
Age Requirements
Must have reached the statutory school leaving age
Learning Aptitude
Basic numeracy and literacy skills required.
Have good verbal and written English.
Previous Experience
Previous experience in the hospitality sector would be an advantage but not essential.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Induction | – | – |
| Career Planning And Job Seeking Skills | – | – |
| Manual Handling And Fire Safety | – | – |
| C&G – Barista Skills | Barista Skills (7102-201) | City & Guilds |
| Food Safety and Hygiene | – | – |
| First Aid Responder (PHECC) | First Aid Response (FAR) | PHECC |
1- INDUCTION
State the planned outcomes and the conditions attached to attendance on the course; apply good safety, health and hygiene practices; state the basic principle involved in environmental issues and explain the meaning of equal opportunities.
2- BARISTA SKILLS
Demonstrate the full range of products used in making beverages, having the knowledge where the products come from, and some of the processes they go through, from growing to the final drink. Being able to demonstrate the importance of taking care of the products in order to provide an excellent final result.
3- FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE
Demonstrate the food safety skills required to meet the requirements of the Food Safety of Ireland, Food Safety Level 2 standard
4- FIRST AID RESPONDER
Demonstrate the required knowledge and skills as a certified Frist Aid Responder
5 -MANUAL HANDLING AND FIRE SAFETY
State the statutory regulations relating to the manual handling of loads.
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the spine as it applies to manual handling. Use the correct techniques to lift, put down, push and pull a load. To also deal with fire on an emergency basis, emphasise the danger of fire, the importance of prevention and the necessity of urgent action when fire breaks out.
6- CAREER PLANNING AND JOB SEEKING SKILLS
Plan and achieve realistic work goals.