SCA Barista Skills (Intermediate)

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Successful candidates should be able to dial in a brew recipe, make a full range of drinks with quality and speed, as well as understand the basic requirements for customer service and maintenance.

R5950

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2 Days (9 am – 4 pm)

Course Details

The SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course is designed to test key core and more advanced skills and understanding, expected from a competent barista.

In detail, the course covers:

  • Different coffee species/varieties, geographic origins, various processing methods, and their influences on the flavour of the coffee.

  • Degassing period of coffee and its effect on coffee flavour

  • Improved speed and a smooth and efficient workflow.

  • Advantages and disadvantages of various grinders as well as the effect of climatic conditions and the heat generated by the grinder on the grinder/grind size.

  • Grinding, dosing, and distributing consistently as well as the causes of channeling

  • How taste can help distinguish the differences between different recipes and how to manipulate barista-controlled variables in order to produce a balanced espresso.

  • Terminology of the SCA flavour wheel.

  • Composition of dairy milk and the role each component plays in foaming ability, quality, and stability of foam

  • Problems caused by the deterioration of the milk because of various reasons.

  • Learning how to 'free pour' two different latte art patterns.

  • Demonstration of preparation of a range of commonly ordered drinks.

  • Organization and operational policies and procedures - keeping everything in the espresso workspace safe and hygienic.

  • Risks of workplace injury through managing repetitive motion, identifying sources for workplace injury, preventing spills, leaks, or other walking hazards

  • Complaint handling, personal presentation, and good communication skills - overall customer service.

  • Cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

  • Difference between single and multiple-boiler espresso machines as well as the importance of various parts of an espresso machine

  • Costs involved in preparing and serving espresso beverages

 

Other info:

  • This course stretches over two days (9 am – 4 pm)

  • Participants have to pass 4 different practical assessments, done at the end of the training

  • Participants also have to complete and pass the online written exam within 21 days to pass the entire course.

  • The Intermediate Course contributes 10 points towards your SCA score.

  • The course fee is R5 950 - for SA citizens (including accreditation costs).

  • There will be no refunds if participants do not show up for training.

  • Bloemfontein Branch

    Shop 14, Pretty Gardens Lifestyle Centre, Du Plessis Ave, Bloemfontein

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