SCA Intermediate Barista Skills Course

Regular price £500.00

Start Time:

9.30am - 4.30pm each day

Address:

Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, HUDDERSFIELD HD7 6LS

Access:

Notes on disabled access: Our mill has no steps to access it and has flat floor surface throughout the training area, as well as parking outside on the same level. The espresso machines are set on counters at approx 9050mm height, although we can make accommodations for a lower set machine if required, with prior warning. We have two disabled toilets. If you have any question please don’t hesitate to ask.

Additional Product Information

The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) Intermediate Barista Skills qualification is internationally recognised and can be used to build towards the overall SCA Coffee Diploma. It is the second of the SCA barista qualifications (Foundation, Intermediate and Professional) and intended for baristas with some prior experience - ideally those who already hold SCA Foundation Barista skills Foundation certificate.

Dark Wood’s Paul was a lead creator in the global team that helped develop this qualification so you can be sure of the very best in knowledge, skills and facilities when choosing this course with us!

The course lasts two days, covering all the key skills required by the qualification, which can be taken in the final afternoon of the two days should you wish. (The cost of the course includes your SCA course and exam fees)

The course covers the key areas of the Intermediate Barista curriculum (please feel free to contact us for a full copy of the SCA Barista Curriculum):

Understanding your beans: species, origin, processing and roast
Workspace management: laying out your equipment efficiently
Fully understanding your “on demand” and traditional grinders
Effective dosing distribution and tamping
Understanding how to extract a “balanced” espresso, and dial in brew formulas
Some basic science about milk
Producing excellent “microfoam“
Essential latte art skills
Preparing a full range of drinks on the barista’s menu at speed
Hygiene and, Health & Safety for baristas
Customer service for baristas
Basic machine maintenance
Understanding your drinks profit margins

LUNCH provided each day so please let us know of any dietary requirements

Cancellations must be made with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice – unfortunately refunds cannot be processed for late cancellations.