As more and more cafes are opened in Korea, the demand for baristas is also increasing. Let’s find out how to get government support for barista certification costs.
For those who want to get a barista license and can’t afford the cost, they can get it with government subsidies. You can find out how to get barista license support from the government below.
Barista certification types are largely divided into domestic and international. International qualifications include SCA and IBC, but they are not very necessary if you are going to work in Korea.
It is more advantageous to acquire an overseas license rather than a domestic license as it is recognized in many countries. It is divided into espresso, hand drip barista, coffee roaster, and copper by specialty.
A barista license can be acquired through government funding. Instructions on how to apply for government-sponsored education and how to use the Naeil Learning Card can be found at the link below. 바리스타 자격증 따는 법
10 types of education supported by government funding, up to KRW 5 million 좋은뉴스
How to use and where to use the Naeil Learning Card
How to obtain government subsidies for barista certification costs
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State subsidy for barista certification costs
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There are many people who want to take the barista certification as a hobby, and there are many people who have a purpose related to coffee, such as getting a job, starting a business, or teaching.
For first-timers, the most common subjects are domestic barista level 2 or international barista LV1. (International certification is helpful if you are going on a working holiday.)
Types of barista licenses
There is no license issued by an accredited institution in Korea. As a private license, if you pay a certain amount and take classes, you will be issued a certificate of completion.
I take the exam and get a license, but I don’t have public confidence. In Korea, the Korea Coffee Association and the Korea Competency Education Development Institute are good institutions.
Domestic license (Korea Coffee Association)
It is the largest and most recognizable corporate body in Korea. The certification is divided into levels 1, 2 and 3, and usually a level 2 certification is obtained. Level 1 can be obtained by obtaining 2 gains.
The written test is a 4-choice multiple-choice type, and you can pass if you score 30 or more questions out of 50 multiple-choice questions, that is, 60 points or more. There is a test about once a month, and the test is in the form of a question bank, so you can pass it by studying for 1-3 days.
Types of barista licenses
In the practical test, 4 cups of espresso and 4 cups of cappuccino are submitted using an espresso machine in the 2nd class at a fixed time. A total of 15 minutes is given, with 5 minutes of preparation time and 10 minutes of demonstration.
SCA International Certification
SCA is accredited through a combination of US and European qualifications. Also called European barista certification, it is a popular certification currently recognized in more than 75 countries.
It is classified into 3 grades in 5 categories (barista, sensory, brewing, green bean, roasting). It is helpful when working as a barista abroad, such as on a working holiday.
IBS International Certificate
IBS can receive barista training in Italy. Other certifications are divided into two or three levels, but IBS is integrated into one level.
Features include a cocktail course where you can learn 18 types of coffee cocktails. For bartenders, IBS seems more helpful.
GCS International Certificate
It has a shorter history than other international qualifications. As one of the hottest certifications, the courses are subdivided into barista, brewing, roasting, coffee flavor classifier, and coffee science.
It is divided into LV 1, 2, and 3 levels. You can learn more scientifically than other international qualifications.
barista license fee
Usually, if you get a barista license, you have to go to an academy. Approximate cost required to obtain certification.
barista license fee
In the case of a domestic license, you can take courses for about 300,000 to 400,000 won. In addition, SCA certifications are Foundation 200,000 won, Intermediate 400,000 ~ 500,000 won, and Professional 600,000 won.
IBS costs about 1.5 million won (30 hours), and GCS costs 1.5 million won for level 1 and 1 million won for level 2, depending on discounts and package events for each academy.
State funding for barista certification
Apply for barista government subsidy▲
If you want to acquire a barista license, you can receive government support for both tuition and exam fees from the government. (The government support method can be found at the link above.)
The training cost required to acquire a barista license differs from academy to another, so the amount of government subsidy varies. In some schools, there are places where you can acquire it for free if you receive government subsidies.
State funding for barista certification
If you are trying to acquire a barista license by receiving government support, you must have a tomorrow learning card. The application process is simple.
You can check the types of government subsidies that can receive up to 5 million won from the government and how to apply for them at the link below.
10 types of education supported by government funding, up to KRW 5 million
Barista course
Go to barista course ▲
In addition to barista, the government-sponsored course offers various courses such as IT, CAD, architecture, and deep learning. The barista course can be accessed through the link above.
If you access HRD-NET through the link above, you will see the government support course that you can take using the tomorrow learning card. Search for a barista here. (Select a region to search only that region.)
Barista course
If you search for barista, you will find a list of barista courses that can be taken with state funding.
In most cases, it is possible to complete the course only by going through the academy, so it is better to complete it at a place where the tuition fee is low (unless you prefer a specific academy).
Attend barista academy
There are several courses to take, and you can select the course that suits the barista course you want to take here. Check the training period and training time.
On the right side, you can see whether you are recruiting, the total course cost and self-pay amount, and course registration. If you click View Self-Payment Amount, most courses can be taken in the range of 200,000 to 500,000 won.
Application for Barista Course
If you click on the course registration, detailed information about the course is displayed. In the case of barista certification, about 50% of the training fee is paid out-of-pocket.
You can apply for classes right away if you have been issued a Naeil Bae-eum card. In order to apply for government subsidy, you must obtain a learning card tomorrow before taking classes with government subsidy.
How to use and where to use the Naeil Learning Card
How to get a barista license
In the case of domestic barista licenses, most of them are issued with Naeil Baeum Card and obtained with government support.
This is the cheapest way to get a barista license. International barista certification is also available with government funding. It is common to acquire it at most academies.
International Barista Certificate
In the case of the barista certification test, there is a practical test, so it is difficult to study on your own. Therefore, it is common to pay a fee and go to an academy to learn.
A common way to win is to take a barista course at an academy with government subsidies and then take a test.
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As there are many cafes in Korea, many people are studying for a license to learn how to become a barista.
As Korea ranks in the top 3 coffee consuming countries in the world, the future prospects of baristas look good.
It is not essential for all those who are about to get a job as a barista, but it is a good idea to study for a certification that can be a competitive edge.