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SCA Coffee Technicians Program

SCA Coffee Technicians Program (Professional Certification Courses)

Water & Preventive Maintenance

Foundation Course

Water and Preventive Maintenance Foundation is an introductory course which covers key concepts of water treatment systems and preventive maintenance of coffee machines. The course also introduces certain practical skills required to safely apply this knowledge. At the end of the course, the learner will be able to identify the typical components, function, impact and maintenance of common water treatment systems; define key water parameters and quality recommendations; demonstrate measurement of water composition; describe the goals of a preventive maintenance program; identify components in a traditional espresso machine, batch brewer, and coffee grinder that require preventive maintenance and demonstrate the simple steps in conducting these tasks with the appropriate tools and supplies.

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

Specialty Coffee Association Curriculum.

7 hours contact time

Online written exam to be done within 21 days.

AST Trainer Student ratio: 1：6 (max)

Tuition fee: HK$3,800 (SCA fee included)

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Hydraulics

Foundation Course

Hydraulics Foundation is an introductory course that covers key concepts of coffee machine hydraulics and certain practical skills required to apply this knowledge. At the end of the course, the learner will be able to state the orders of various hydraulic circuits and the components in both brewing and steam systems. These systems include pathways in espresso machines and batch brewers. Students will be able to state and describe fundamental aspects of hydrodynamics. Participants will get hands-on experience with various hand tools and plumbing fittings; and will demonstrate successful connection of a coffee machine to a water supply.

Electrical

Foundation Course

Electrical Foundation is an introductory course which covers key concepts of coffee machine electrical systems and certain practical skills required to safely apply this knowledge. At the end of the course learners will be able to identify and state the purpose of electrical components found in coffee equipment; describe the fundamental operating principles of various coffee machine electrical circuits; describe the fundamental operating characteristics of electricity in its various configurations; describe the dangers associated with interacting with electrical equipment and demonstrate appropriate safety procedures; demonstrate safe and appropriate use of electrical testing tools to measure voltage, continuity, and resistance; demonstrate the proper connection of a plug to an electrical cord and the successful connection of powering to a coffee machine.

SCA Skills Diploma