SCA Barista Skills Professional
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Barista Skills Professional course is designed to test advanced skills and detailed knowledge of the science behind processes used by a professional barista (for example, a barista with 12 months or more of work experience).
Successful candidates will have explored and demonstrated the advanced skills typically expected of a head barista. In particular, participants will learn a sophisticated tasting methodology and descriptive explanation of coffee flavors; gain a detailed understanding of drink ingredients and the techniques available to maximize the quality of the drinks made, understand how to manage the skills of others to produce quality drinks, demonstrate an understanding of how to develop brew recipes and a systematic method of structuring beverage menus, and finally be able to consistently apply the highest standard of latte art and milk steaming techniques.
A written exam tests professional course knowledge while a practical exam tests the skills described above based on different working activities carried out during the course.
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 £750 that you pay includes a course enrolment fee of £50 which 200 Degrees will pay transfer directly to the SCA. There is a practical exam on day three and 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 4 people in this class, to ensure everyone gets focused attention from their AST trainer. This course will run over the length of three full days. One day will be theory-based and one day will focus on practical application. There will be an online exam as well as a practical exam.
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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