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DURATION: 2 DAYS
*This intermediate level course is for experienced baristas or those who passed the SCA Foundation Course. The SCA Foundations course is recommended, but not required to enroll in the Intermediate course.
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 and 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 dialing 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. A written exam tests Intermediate course knowledge, while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability in grinder calibration, espresso extraction analysis, latte art skills, and drinks construction.
In order to register for this class, you need an SCA Learner Number. To create a free SCA Learner Number or to find your existing number, please visit here.
SCA Coffee Skills Diploma and Certification
Intermediate-level classes are worth 10 points toward the 100-point SCA Coffee Skills Diploma requirement. Recommended follow-up classes are Professional level in the same module or Foundation level in any other Coffee Skills Module.
- Analyze espresso extraction variables
- Create consistent milk texture
- Master efficient workflow management
During one hour break Bristot will provide lunch for the participants and Bristot coffee samples at the end of the class.
Simone Rubin is a certified Q Grader and head of Bristot Coffee Academy, an SCA Premier Training Campus certified academy, certification issued by SCA - Specialty Coffee Association - only to Academies that present the highest quality standards of coffee education worldwide. Furthermore, Simone Rubin collaborates with the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Science in coffee excellence.
Intermediate-level classes are worth 10 points toward the 100-point SCA Coffee Skills Diploma requirement. Recommended follow-up classes are Professional level in the same module or Foundation level in any other Coffee Skills Module.
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All the students delve into both theoretical and practical learning, wrapping up with successful completion of written and practical exams.


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