SCA Education Coffee Skills Program

SCA Barista Skills Foundation

Course Overview

The following course is designed for anyone whether those who would like to start a career within the coffee sector or is a coffee enthusiast and would like to take their skills to the next level.

The Barista Skills 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.

Course Details

Duration:
7 hours

Language:
English

Skills:
None; although we strongly advise one to start of from SCA - Introduction to Coffee.

Tutor:
Deandra Gauci

  • Licensed AST (Authorised Trainer) - SCA

  • Q Arabica Grader
 - CQI

  • Q Processor - Generalist
 - CQI

  • Post Harvest Processing Assistant Instructor CQI

  • Post Harvest Processing Lecturer - CQI

  • Excellence in Coffee Science - ZHAW University of Applied science Zurich

Price:
€296.61 exc. VAT - coaching, course, SCA material & handbooks, exams & SCA Certificate.

An additional €50 is required to be paid direct to SCA, as a student enrolment fee. This will be invoiced by SCA directly.

Location:
COFFEE & strangers premises

Parking:
Available

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FAQs

  • The Barista Skills 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.

    • Set a grinder and make espresso as per SCA,

    • Foam and texture milk as per SCA foam quality standards and

    • Construct espresso-based drinks to SCA standards.

    • Basic information regarding equipment care.

    • A written online exam tests theoretical knowledge based on Foundation course learning objectives.

  • A written online exam / 60%

  • This course is accredited by the Speciality Coffee Association (SCA), and is worth 5 points towards the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma, an internationally recognised professional qualification for speciality coffee.

    To earn their certificate, candidates must complete a written and practical exam at the end of the course.

  • None; although we strongly advise one to start of from SCA - Introduction to Coffee

  • COFFEE & strangers premises.

Meet your trainer

Meet your local trainer Deandra Gauci, a leading coffee professional based in Malta with comprehensive expertise across all levels and fields within the coffee industry. Being that basic or skill based knowledge to a scientific level within the coffee field.

Certified by the Speciality Coffee Association and Coffee Quality Institute, Deandra holds licenses as an AST, QArabicaGrader, Qprocessing generalist, Post Harvest Lecturer, Post Harvest Assistant Instructor, Latte Art Grading specialist and Excellence in Coffee Science ZHAW University Zurich

Speciality coffee Malta

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