This is a 3-day intensive barista course suitable for beginners who are interested to learn about espresso making, milk frothing & latte art in depth.

On day 1, the foundation course focuses on the key skills required to set a grinder, make espresso and foam, and texture milk for cappuccinos. This course allows one to gain an introductory understanding of the coffee itself and set a foundation from which to build practical skills for milk technique and latte art, while implementing health and safety practices and customer service.

On day 2 and 3, the course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal for someone who has barista skills experience and wants to explore how to improve coffee quality and prepare for more complex job functions found in the barista profession. Through this interactive course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the coffee itself, specifically the impact of a coffee’s variety, origins and processing methods on flavour; the parameters of coffee quantity, grind texture, water quality and shot time and their interaction when dialling in a brew recipe; drink construction and taste differences; workflow management and efficiency, sensory aspects of the espresso extraction; milk handling and techniques as well as latte art. In addition to coffee preparation, this course also covers key concepts regarding health and safety, customer service and basic business practices.

Core topics:

1. Coffee Beans : Different between Arabica and Robusta
2. Coffee Beans: Origins, Varieties & Processing
3. Coffee Beans: Single Origins vs. Blends
4. Espresso Brewing Protocol: Grind, Dose, Tamp & Brew
5. Factors that Affect Taste & Texture of Espresso
6. Strength vs. Extraction Theory & Application
7. SCA Flavour Wheel & Espresso Tasting
8. Milk Foaming Techniques
9. Basic Milk Pouring & Latte Art Technique
10. Milk Chemistry & Milk Alternatives
11. Espresso Based Menu
12. Workspace Management & Workflow
13. Cleaning, Health & Safety
14. Customer Service & Café Management

Prerequisite: None (No prior bar experience required)

Course Duration: 3 Days / 21 Training Hours

Course Time: 10 am to 5-6 pm

Course fees are inclusive of the following:

• Light lunch on each training day  
• Supplies & materials required for training
• SCA Certification at the Foundation & Intermediate Level

The SCA Coffee Skills Program is recognised in over 65 countries. The certification may be useful for career advancement or to participate in higher level industry activities. The SCA Foundation & Intermediate Examination & Certificates are optional and you may select the option of "With SCA Certification " or "No Required" upon checkout.

The SCA Roasting Skills Foundation & Intermediate ideal for a learner who wishes to fast-tracked his or her learning about coffee roasting in a commercial application.  In the three-day course, a learner will be able to gain a deep understanding of roast profiling, roast color matching, roast development, between batch protocols, as well a the sensory expression of different roast profiles. Learners will further explore the physical and chemical changes as well as basic thermodynamics and heat transfer that occurs during the roast. Thereafter there will be a review of safety and maintenance protocols in the roasting facilities.

There will be a  practical exam at the end of third day to assess the learner’s ability to roast correctly and remove the coffee at the correct color using a reference, while accurately completing the roast log form.

Course Information

Course Length: 21 hours (3 Training Days)

Prerequisites: SCA Barista Foundation/Brewing Foundation recommended

Course Hours on Each Training Day : 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Course Fees are inclusive of the following:

• One-time SCA Roasting Skills Foundation Examination & Certification
• One-time SCA Roasting Skills Intermediate Examination & Certification
• Light lunch on each training day  
• Supplies & materials required for the training

Completion of the SCA Roasting Skills Foundation & Intermediate earns you 20 points towards the SCA Coffee Diploma System.

Contact us at esc@emery.coffee for a bundled pricing when you sign up for two (2) or more courses with us.