There are many people who want to find a new hobby outside of their work life.
I think it is very efficient and meritorious to learn a hobby you like and get a license with it. 바리스타 자격증 따는 법
Barista certification is a certification that anyone who likes coffee can try, and it is a certification recognized by the Korea Coffee Association and the government, so it is a certification that can be recognized anywhere in Korea. 좋은뉴스
Today, we will learn in detail how to obtain a barista level 2 license, which allows you to learn coffee through state funding and obtain a license.
What is Coffee Barista Level 2 Certification?
Barista certification is a certification that nurtures and produces qualified people who have been recognized for their qualification standards based on the job skills required in the field according to the National Competency Standards (NCS) of the Ministry of Labor and Human Resources Development Service of Korea.
The Korea Coffee Barista Association conducted the first certification acquisition, and the details are as follows.
Qualification Name: Coffee Barista Level 2
Type of Qualification: Registered Private Qualification
Qualification issuing institution: Korea Coffee Barista Association
Registration number: No. 2016-004415
It is a private qualification, but it is a qualification recognized by the state. After obtaining the Level 2 certification, you can take the Level 1 exam.
Please check the application qualifications and test eligibility below.
Qualifications for Coffee Barista Level 2 Certification
Anyone who loves coffee can apply for the barista level 2 certification. Anyone can take the barista certification exam as there are no restrictions on education, career, or age.
Foreigners can also take the exam, but if the language is not fluent, they must use an interpreter. Persons with disabilities can be exempted from the written test by applying for an exemption from the written test.
Coffee Barista Level 2 Certification Exam Course
The barista certification exam process is as follows.
Step 1: Agree to Terms and Conditions
Step 2: Receipt of writing
Step 3: Handwriting test
Step 4: Application for practical training
Step 5: Practical test
Step 6: Acquisition of license
Application: Received at the Korea Coffee Barista Association website
The application form is submitted online through the homepage, and written and practical exams are taken offline. Below you will find information about the exam subjects and acceptance criteria.
Coffee Barista Level 2 Certification Test Subjects, Passing Criteria
To obtain a barista license, you must pass a written and practical exam.
written test
Test Subjects: Introduction to Coffee Science, Coffee Mechanism, Principles of Coffee Extraction, Store Management Service
Test method: 50 minutes, 50 questions, multiple choice, 4 multiple choice
Passing Criteria: Passing 60 points or more out of 100 points (30 questions or more)
Application fee: 30,000 won
practical test
Test subjects: 1 cup of espresso, 1 cup of cappuccino, 1 cup of cafe americano, 1 cup of cafe latte
Test method: total 25 minutes, preparation 10 minutes, cooking 10 minutes, cleanup 5 minutes
Passing Criteria: Passing 60 points or more out of 100 points
Application fee: 50,000 won
A score of 60 or higher out of 100 in both the practical and written tests is acceptable.
The cost of barista certification varies according to the curriculum of each academy, and you can obtain a certificate by registering at a barista academy through the government support system by issuing a tomorrow learning card.
Future prospects for coffee barista certification
A barista is a person who has expertise in the process of making coffee.
Just as chefs make food taste great, baristas make drinks taste great. Therefore, the demand for professional personnel such as roasters, cuppers, franchisees, barista trainers, and cafe consultants is increasing these days. In addition, there are many people who get a barista license and get a job in a related company and live in a company.
Once I get a barista license, I think it’s a path I can go and one more ability I can do.
There is a saying that is popular these days, “Upgeulman”. It means living a better me today than yesterday. As the saying goes, if you add professionalism to what you usually like, there is an advantage that your life will be upgraded.
Also, there is an advantage that you can make coffee with professionalism even when you are old. If you are a middle-aged person who is thinking of starting a cafe, you can gain a merit that differentiates you from other cafes by challenging the barista license.
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Making coffee is such a fascinating thing.
When I go to work in the morning, I always feel refreshed when I smell the coffee beans being brewed. I hope everyone who reads this has a day full of fragrant coffee.
I hope that the contents of today’s post will be helpful for you to obtain the barista license level 2, and I hope that all your wishes come true.