SCA BarIsta SkIlls Intermediate
Topics covered in the program:
- The history of coffee
- Coffee beans
- Development of the coffee industry
- Types of coffee and their growing regions
- Coffee cultivation and harvesting methods
- The roasting process and its impact on the taste of coffee
- Freshness of coffee
- Coffee taste analysis (Cupping)
- Espresso brewing process (explanatory/practical)
- Alternative coffee brewing methods (explanatory/practical)
- Water
- Workplace cleanliness, maintenance, and management
- Milk beverage preparation process – Latte art (explanatory/practical)
- Coffee taste analysis (Cupping)
- Service and Cafe management
Students who successfully complete assignments during the training and pass the exam at the end will receive an international SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) and United Coffee Academy certificate. All students who receive training are invited to join the UCA closed group. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to attend various events organized within UCB and get acquainted with baristas and behind-the-bar processes.