SCA Education Coffee Skills Program
SCA Brewing Foundation
Course Overview
The Brewing Foundation course introduces the learner to the different methods of brewing coffee.
The learner will receive theoretical and practical hands-on instruction for a range of devices including automatic and manual gravity brewers, as well as other commonly used brewers within their local culture.
Practical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to produce a tasty brew based on an understanding of the essential brewing elements and an analysis of their brew results.
A written exam tests theoretical knowledge based on Foundation course learning objectives.
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
FAQs
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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.
Please read more here and register as a Learner if you are signing up for SCA Certification.
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The Brewing Foundation course introduces the learner to the different methods of brewing coffee. The learner will receive theoretical and practical hands-on instruction for a range of devices including automatic and manual gravity brewers, as well as other commonly used brewers within their local culture. Learners will also explore how to produce a tasty brew based on an understanding of the essential brewing elements and an analysis of their brew results.
Water to coffee ratio basics
Introduction to grind size
Grind coffee for different brewing methods
Brew time basics.
Water temperature
Brew turbulence
Know the different brewing methods and their variables
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A written online exam / 60%
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SCA globally recognised and signed certificate of completion once you pass our final practical and written online tests.
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No, everyone is welcome, independent of the experience you have.
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At 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
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