Today, let’s learn about barista certification. When you walk down the street during a warm lunchtime, you can easily see people wandering the streets with an iced Americano in their hand.
It is said that Koreans love coffee so much that they drink coffee as dessert after every meal. As much as Koreans love coffee, more and more people are trying to find a job as a barista or start a cafe.
For them, let’s find out everything about baristas, from how to apply for barista certification and how to receive state-sponsored education. 바리스타 자격증 따는 법
How to get a barista license 좋은뉴스
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What is a barista license?
barista license
barista level 2
Barista Level 1
Application method and cost
How to apply for government funding
What is a barista license?
Domestic barista certification is not a nationally recognized certification, but a certification issued by a private association.
The representative certificate issuing organizations are the Korea Coffee Association and the Korea Barista Certification Verification Association. If you acquire a license here, it is open to maintaining your qualification permanently without separate renewal.
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There are more types of international barista certification issuing institutions, and the well-known certifications are SCA, IBS, and EUCA.
Among these, the most popular certification is the SCA certification.
In this article, we will look at how to acquire Barista Levels 1 and 2 of the Korea Coffee Association, which are the most common among these people, and how to obtain government funding.
www.kca-coffee.org/main/main.do
Korea Coffee Association
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www.kca-coffee.org
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barista license
The barista license gives you the opportunity to get the first class if you pass the second class. If you want to get a certificate because you have to go to an academy to get it easily, please refer to the method of receiving government subsidy below.
Barista is pouring coffee
barista level 2
Anyone can apply regardless of the barista level 2 qualification.
The exam is divided into a written test and a practical test, and you must pass the written test to take the practical test.
You must pass both the written and practical exams to obtain your license.
A. Written test (50 questions)
go. Committee Member: Appointed by the president among regular members
me. Scope of questions: Introduction to coffee science, coffee roasting and flavor evaluation, coffee extraction, etc. Barista (level 2) qualification test expected questions included
all. Question form: multiple choice
la. Test time: 60 minutes
mind. Exam Supervision: The supervisor in charge of each test site is commissioned by the president, and the supervisor in charge of the test is assigned by the supervisor at the request of the president. The supervisor in charge and the test supervisor submit a written oath for fair test supervision.
㉯ Practical test
go. Evaluator: Among regular members, the president appoints one whose ability is recognized, and the commissioned evaluator submits a written oath at the time of practical evaluation.
me. Category of the test: Preparation Assessment, Espresso Assessment, Cappuccino Assessment, Service Skills Assessment
all. Test method: It is divided into technical evaluation and sensory evaluation, and 3 evaluators evaluate one evaluator
la. Test time: 5 minutes of preparation time, 10 minutes of demonstration time
mind. Test preparation: The person in charge of the practical test center inspects machines and prepares supplies and consumables so that the test can proceed smoothly.
Barista Level 1
Anyone can apply regardless of the barista level 1 qualification.
The exam is divided into a written test and a practical test, and you must pass the written test to take the practical test.
You must pass both the written and practical exams to obtain your license.
Barista test application and regulations website
A. Written test (50 questions)
go. Committee Member: Appointed by the president among regular members
me. Scope of questions: Introduction to coffee science, coffee roasting and flavor evaluation, coffee extraction, Korean tea (green tea), etc. Barista (level 1) qualification exam expected questions
all. Question form: Multiple choice (multiple choice), English evaluation coffee question (multiple choice, around 10% included)
la. Test time: 60 minutes
mind. Test supervisor: The president assigns one professor and supervisor for each test center, and the supervisor and professor in charge submit a confirmation oath.
㉯ Practical test
go. Evaluator: The chairperson appoints a person recommended by the barista practical skill level 1 chairperson in recognition of their ability, and the commissioned evaluator must submit a written oath.
me. Category of test: preparation posture, espresso evaluation, cappuccino evaluation
all. test method
㉠ Preparatory process: Applicants take the test after selecting one each from the provided coffee beans and grinders. The test taker sets the grinding level of the grinder suitable for the beans he/she has selected and checks the flavor.
㉡ Evaluating 4 cups of espresso: Candidates complete 4 cups of espresso with selected coffee beans and serve them. Candidates accurately explain the flavor of the espresso they have extracted.
㉢ 4 cups of cappuccino evaluation: A total of 4 cups of latte art, 2 cups of visually identical Rosetta and 2 cups of 3-tiered tulips, are provided with the same pattern. However, etching using tools is not permitted.
la. Evaluation method: It is divided into technical evaluation and sensory evaluation, and one technical judge and two sensory judges judge.
mind. Test time: 10 minutes for preparation and 10 minutes for demonstration
bar. Test preparation: The professor in charge of each test center must do his best to prepare equipment and consumables so that the test can proceed smoothly.
Application method and cost
You can apply for the barista certification exam on the Korea Coffee Association website.
www.kca-coffee.org/apply/infoBaristaTest1.do
Qualification test registration
1. Membership Registration Application for the barista exam is conducted online during the application period, and you must sign up for an internet membership to be able to do so. 2. Check regulations and notices Barista test takers can check the regulations and notices of the test
www.kca-coffee.org
In the case of Level 2, the application fee is 33,000 won for the written test, 55,000 won for the written test, and a total of 88,000 won.
For Level 1, the application fee is 44,000 won for the written test, 99,000 won for the written test, and 143,000 won in total.
How to apply for government funding
Those who want to acquire barista certification can benefit from government support for barista certification. Education expenses can be supported through the Naeil Learning Card implemented by the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
Eligibility to apply for the Tomorrow Learning Card
Tomorrow Learning Card is available for those aged 15 or older.
Eligible applicants are unemployed, self-employed with less than KRW 150 million in annual sales, and workers with less than KRW 3 million per month.
How to apply for the Tomorrow Learning Card
You can apply by visiting the nearest employment center or through HRD-NET.
www.hrd.go.kr/hrdp/ma/pmmao/indexNew.do
Job training portal HRD-Net
Which training course is right for me? What types of training courses are most sought after by young people? What training courses are most sought after by job seekers? What training courses are most sought after?
www.hrd.go.kr
After connecting to the vocational training portal HRD-NET
HRD homepage main
You can search for barista training courses and apply for the barista training course that suits you.
I searched for barista courses.
For those who are able to receive government support, it seems to be a good way to get a barista license with the minimum cost of expenses by receiving government support.
It’s okay to learn casually as a hobby, and those who want to start a barista business or find a job must be wise to apply for a learning card tomorrow and receive government support education, right?
I hope everyone passes the barista certification exam at once and becomes a good barista.
So far, we have looked at what a barista license is, how to apply, and how to receive government funding.
have a good day!