Barista Skills Academy - starts on 22nd of June
JobFit partnered up with Hub International and is now open for referrals to the Barista Skills Academy.
Build the skills and move into work in the Hospitality sector. Whether you’re starting out, changing career or upskilling, you’ll get practical training, recognised accreditation and a guaranteed interview with Costa Coffee!
Course content
Accredited Barista Training
An insight into the sector from industry professionals
CV building and interview skills support
A guaranteed interview with Costa Coffee or other recruiting employer within Hospitality Sector
Signposting to further support from suitable employability service providers
This course is available for Edinburgh residents only, aged 16 or over, with the Right to Work in the UK, who are either unemployed or facing in-work poverty and have barriers to employment and are not in full-time education; confident in using English.
Training Partner: Hub International
Where: Edinburgh (location TBC)
When: 22 June - 17 July 2026
Times: 9.30am – 3pm (3 days a week)
Costs: Free
HABC Level 2 Award in Barista Skills (RQF)
Over ten days learners will develop a strong understanding of the world of coffee including where it comes from and how to get the most out of it. Led by an expert in the industry, this course will focus on practical skills training but also include essential theory knowledge and sensory training to ensure learners feel confident working to a high standard. The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace and is aimed at all operatives that serve coffee and other hot and/or cold beverages in a range of hospitality or catering settings. This qualification provides learners with specialist knowledge and skills in the hot and cold beverage sector.
Candidates must possess a minimum Level 1 understanding in Literacy & Numeracy
Topics include:
The types and characteristics of different hot and cold beverages
The types of ingredients available
Serving customers to organisational standards
Preparing and serving a variety of beverages
Where coffee comes from T
asting and flavour profiles
The perfect espresso
Mastering milk textures
Latte art
Cold & iced drinks for café service
Alternative milks
The importance of Allergen Awareness
Food Safety in Catering
Each trainee will build their own barista skills portfolio of evidence and complete a practical assessment for successful completion in order to receive a Highfield Accredited Certificate and Qualification.
Hub International will support learning throughout this course and should it be required will provide a training reference to support work application.
Please note that the course modules may be subject to change based on employer needs and role requirements.