Course Information

• Price includes SCA enrollment and certification fees
• Course Length: 2 days 9.30am-4pm
• Skill level: Intermediate. Completion of the SCA Foundation course or minimum 1 year barista experience recommended.
• Qualification: 10 SCA Diploma points and certification
• Maximum Class size: 4
• Exam requirements: 3 short practical exams on day 2, and an online written exam to be taken within 21 days of course completion.

Curriculum

• Coffee beans – understanding varieties, species and processing methods.
• Workspace management – improving workflow and health and hygiene practices.
• Grinding, dosing and tamping – Impact of grinder models and consistency of puck prep.
• Extraction and brewing – Understanding under- and over-extraction and how to build brew recipes to impact flavour and body.
•  Sensory analysis – understanding the SCA flavour wheel and how to taste espresso with more confidence.
• Milk – foaming techniques, latte art, and pitcher sharing.
• Espresso menu – Drinks construction and consistency

How it works

In order to attend the course, you must be registered as a learner with the SCA, which you can do here: https://specialtycoffee.my.site.com/s/login/

Arrive before the start time (9.30am) to our Emma St Eatery. Get directions

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