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Training with the BSA

So, how is the BSA collaborating with other
trade bodies and Associations to help young
people get jobs in the Hospitality sector?

For over ten years, the BSA has worked in
partnership with City & Guilds to focus on giving
people of all ages the skills to produce a range
of hot and cold beverages to industry standards
under the umbrella of the Barista Skills Level 2
VRQ qualification.

Working with 14 Approved Centres around the
UK, and linked with over twenty professionally
trained and accredited trainers, we can ensure
that people wanting to enter the industry In the Lake District, Farrer’s are one of the

will be taught to the highest standard. oldest coffee roasters in the UK, and they
have seen challenging times over the last 15
months.

However, Brian Williams, who is Sales
Manager, and the lead Barista trainer, says:

“The quality of our drinks is of paramount
importance, and the barista plays the final

role. They make sure the customer
experiences the best from the beans that we
roast. They ensure work to a standard that is
recognised for quality and carry forward our
quality parameters for brewing the perfect
drink from our in-depth testing. With a
turnover of staffing high in the hospitality
Michael Palliser runs Barista training at RW sector, training is a constant update for
Stokes in Lincoln. businesses.

He said: “We have been inundated with cafes
wanting refresher training, and we are seeing If you want more information, contact
many new businesses arising ‘from the ashes’ if Martyn Herriott at:
you will. Training is as important as it ever has

been. I see no reason why it would ever change. training@beveragestandardsassociation.co
There was thought to providing virtual training, .uk or find your local Approved Training
Centre on the BSA web site.
but it is nowhere near as valuable as face to face
(or mask to mask) training.”