SCA Barista Skills — Intermediate

The Barista Skills Intermediate 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 flavor; 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.

Coffee Beans

Workspace Management & Workflow

Espresso Process: Grind, Dose, Tamp

Extraction & Brewing

Sensory

Milk

Espresso Based Menu

Cleaning, Health & Safety

Water Quality

Customer Service & Café Management

The course is globally accredited via the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).

Specialty Coffee Association Curriculum.

12 hours including practical exam.

Online written exam to be done within 21 days.

AST Trainer Student ratio: 1：6 (max)

Regular classes are conducted in Cantonese.