SCA Barista Skills Foundation
WHAT TO EXPECT
If you’re new to working as a barista, or about to start in the role, join us to tighten the nuts and bolts of your practise with our Barista Skills Foundation Course. This Speciality Coffee Association (SCA)-accredited course covers the essential knowledge and skills you need for making coffee in a professional capacity.
You’ll learn about the origins of coffee and the key differences between beans, because understanding these nuances are the key to making really good coffee. Then you’ll get practical, with guidance on how set your grinder, brew an espresso and texture your milk. All of this will be taught in the context of the hospitality industry, considering health and safety requirements, as well as customer service considerations.
BOOK YOUR PLACE
HOW IT WORKS
Booking
In order to take this course, you must be registered as a learner with the SCA. This is free to do, by setting up an account with the SCA here. You will get an SCA learner number, visible on your profile page, once you have completed the registration process.
Secure your space on the course by booking your preferred date and time here on the 200 Degrees website. Include your SCA learner number in the 'add an attendee' form when booking your course.
Fees & Exams
The total cost of £300 that you pay includes a course enrolment fee of £50 which 200 Degrees will pay transfer directly to the SCA. After completing this course, participants will be required to take an online written exam. On passing the course, you will receive official digital SCA certificate.
Duration & Class Size
There will be a maximum of 8 people in this class, to ensure everyone gets focused attention from their AST trainer. This course will run over the length of a full day, and will account for 7 hours of training.
Meet yOUR AST TRAINERS
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Alex 'Slater'
Senior Head Barista & AST TrainerAlex joined 200 Degrees as a barista in 2017, making his way up to Head Barista at our Nottingham Carrington Street shop. Training and development have always been at the forefront of Alex’s coffee passions, and he took the step up into our barista school operations. He now focuses mainly on training, both for our shop teams, and as an accredited trainer for our professional SCA courses.
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Alex 'Spamps'
Wholesale & AST TrainerAlex has been involved with coffee since 2008 and with 200 Degrees since 2014. He's been a barista, managed a charity-run café, roasted beans, delivered orders, and taught barista classes. Currently he oversees all wholesale training across our 500+ customers. In addition, he also hosts corporate events, workshops at festivals and conferences, and teaches our professional Speciality Coffee Association classes.
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