SCA Barista Skills Intermediate
Will I take an exam?
Yes. Every course ends with a practical assessment and a written test, both based on what's covered. Pass both and you'll receive an SCA certificate, which counts towards the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Once you pass the short practical and written exam, you'll receive an SCA Barista Skills Foundation certificate, recognised by cafés and employers worldwide. Processing fee included in price.
What should I bring?
Just yourself. We provide everything you need to learn. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, as you'll be on your feet.
About SCA Barista Skills Intermediate
About the course
You can pull a shot. Now find out exactly why it tastes the way it does.
This course goes deep on the theory behind great espresso: extraction, brew ratios, and how grind, dose, time and temperature shape what ends up in the cup. You’ll learn to dial in with intent, reading a shot by taste and backing it up with numbers. Then you’ll put it into practice on the bar, refining milk texture and latte art until both are consistent.
Small groups, plenty of time on the machine, and direct feedback from our trainers throughout.
What you’ll learn
- Extraction theory, TDS and brew ratios
- How grind, dose, time and temperature change flavour
- Dialling in by taste, then confirming with data
- Milk chemistry and texture for consistent latte art
- Workflow, speed and consistency under pressure
- Sensory skills: tasting, describing and calibrating
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Who it’s for
Working baristas and serious home brewers who have the basics down and want to understand the science behind every shot.
Course details
- Trainer: Goiuri, Authorised SCA Trainer
- Group size: Minimum 3 people, maximum 6 people (please note we reserve the right to reschedule your class in the event of a small class size)
- Location: Unit 1, LJ Works, Old Spike Roastery, 7 Gastineau Yard, London SW9 7FA
- Duration: 10:00-17:00 over 2 days
- Prerequisites: You will need an SCA account with SCA Barista Skills Foundation, or equivalent bar experience. Please note you will be screened for qualification before enrolment.
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We roast in London and run cafés across the city. The business and the Employment Programme are the same thing: every bag, wholesale account and flat white funds training and paid work for people who have experienced homelessness.
