Barista

Barista

A barista refers to a professional who makes coffee, and it is a certification to evaluate the ability to perform a task to make coffee that satisfies customers' taste to the maximum by selecting good beans based on professional knowledge and experience in coffee, and by making full use of coffee machine.

[바리스타는 커피를 만드는 전문가를 가리키며, 커피에 대한 전문적인 지식과 경험을 바탕으로 좋은 원두를 선택하고 커피 머신을 완벽하게 활용하여 고객의 입맛에 최대한의 만족을 주는 커피를 만들어내는 작업 수행 능력을 평가하는 검정이다.]

Guidance on Qualification Process

  • 1STEP 01

    Written Exam Reception

  • 2STEP 02

    Written Exam for Certification

  • 3STEP 03

    Practical Exam Reception

  • 4STEP 04

    Practical Certification Exam

  • 5STEP 05

    Acquisition of Qualification

Guide on Barista Qualifications


- Lev. 1: Qualification Exam


Anyone can apply. No education, experience or age restrictions. For people with disabilities and seniors who are unable to take the written exam, the written exam is exemptible after their completing a certain period of training.

[누구나 응시가능 학력, 경력, 연령 제한 없음. 필기 응시가 어려운 장애우 및 시니어분들은 소정기간의 교육을 이수하면 필기면제 가능.]

- Lev. 2: Qualification Test


Qualification holders of Lev. 1 in Barista can apply.

[바리스타 Lev1급 자격취득자자 지원 가능]

- Lev. 3: Qualification Test


Qualification holders of Lev. 1 & Lev. 2 in Barista can apply.

[바리스타 Lev1, Lev2 자격취득자 지원 가능]

Guide on Barista Qualifications

Level Classification Subjects for Certification Acceptance Criteria Exam Fee
(KRW1000)
Lev. 1 Written Exam 20 questions (multi-choice and single-choice) 60 points or more out of 100 77
Practical Exam Step 1: Preparation
Step 2: Beverage Preparation
- 2 cups of espresso
- 2 cups of cappuccino
Skill evaluation Sensory (taste) evaluation Oral evaluation (2 questions) (at least 78 points out of 130 points)
Lev. 2 Written Exam 20 questions (multi-choice and single-choice) 70 points or more out of 100 99
Practical Exam Step 1: Adjustment of Grinder Thickness & Preparation
Step 2: Espresso Sensory
Step 3: Coffee taste
- 4 cups of espresso
- 2 cups of cappuccino
- 2 cups of latte art
Step 4: Beverage Preparation
- 1 cup of americano- 1 cup of cafe latte
- 1 cup of espresso macchiato
Skill evaluation Sensory (taste) evaluation Oral evaluation (3 questions) (at least 112 points out of 160 points)
Lev. 3 Written Exam 20 questions (multi-choice and single-choice) 80 points or more out of 100 135
Practical Exam Step 1: Answering the Extraction Target
Step 2: Espresso Sensory
Step 3: Espresso Design
Step 4: 4 cups of latte art
Skill evaluation Sensory (taste) evaluation Oral evaluation (3 questions) (at least 144 points out of 180 points)


급수 구분 검정과목 합격기준 응시료
Lev1 필기 20 문제(사지선다형 및 단단형) 100점 만점 기준 60점이상 77,000
실기 1단계: 준비
2단계: 음료제조
에프레소 2잔
카푸치노 2잔
기술평가
감각(맛)평가
구술평가(2문항)
(130점 만점 기준 78점이상)
Lev2 필기 20문제(사지선다형 및 단단형) 100점 만점 기준 70점이상 99,000
실기 1단계: 그라인더 굵기 조정 및 준비
2단계: 에스프레소 센서리
3단계: 커피 시연
- 에프레소 4잔
- 카푸치노 2잔
- 라떼아트 2잔
4단계 : 음료제조
- 아메리카노 1잔
- 카페라떼 1잔
- 에스프레소 마끼아또 1잔
기술평가
감각(맛)평가
구술평가(3문제)
(160점 만점 기준 112점이상)
Lev3 필기 20문제(사지선다형 및 단단형) 100점 만점 기준 80점이상 135,000
실기 1단계: 추출 타깃 맞추기
2단계: 에스프레소 센서리
3단계: 에스프레소 디자인
4단계: 라떼아트 4잔
기술평가
감각(맛)평가
구술평가(3문제)
(180점 만점 기준 144점이상)

Examination Guidance [검정 진행 안내]

Written examination: Designated location

[필기 : 전국 필기 지정검정장]

Practice examination: Designated location

[실기 : 전국 실기 지정검정장]

Validity of Written examination : valid for 1 year from the pass date

[필기검정 합격유효기간 안내 > 필기검정 합격일로부터 1년간 유효]

Practical examination: Only those who pass the written examination can apply for the practical examination. (Including those who have been exempted from the written examination)

[실기검정 응시안내 > 실기검정 : 필기검정에 합격한 자에 한하여 응시할 수 있음.(필기 면제자 포함)]

There’s no validity date of certificate.

[자격증 유효기간 > 자격증 유효기간은 없습니다.]

Refund Policy [자격검정 환불 안내]

100% refund (by application deadline)

[원서접수 마감일까지는100%환불]

50% refund (after the application deadline until 6 days before examination date)

[원서접수 마감일이후부터, 검정일 6일전까지는 50% 환불.]

Nonrefundable (5 days before examination date)

[검정일 5일 이전부터 환불이 불가]

Refund and Cancellation of payment [자격검정 환불 및 결제취소 안내]

Please follow (Menu -> Community -> Q&A) on our website and leave your message. It may take about 5 days to get a refund.

[메뉴 → 커뮤니티 → 문의&답변에 환불 신청을 작성바랍니다.( 5일정도 소요됨 )]

Licensing board

Certificate Barista
The competent ministry Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Qualifications Registered private certificate
Registered number 2021-003855
Issuing organization International Coffee School
President Kim Gi Hwa
Contact number +(82)70-7675-8578(E-mail: kgihwa1004@naver.com)
Address 599, Pyeonghwa-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Homepage www.ics2011.com

Notifications for consumers [소비자 알림 사항]

The "Coffee Barista" is a private certificate and registered in accordance with the Framework Act on Qualifications.
This is not a national certification.

[상기 "바리스타" 자격은 자격기본법 규정에 따라 등록한 민간자격으로, 국가로부터 인정받은 공인자격이 아닙니다.]

For more detailed information on registration of a private certificate and authorized systems, please refer to the 'Introduction of Private Qualification' section on the website www.pqi.co.kr. (Private Qualification Information Service)

[민간자격 등록 및 공인 제도에 대한 상세내용은 민간자격정보서비스(www.pqi.co.kr)의 '민간자격 소개'란을 참고하여 주십시오.]