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SCA Green Coffee Intermediate

  • Costa Oro International 4825 Northeast 185th Drive Portland, OR, 97230 United States (map)

Intermediate Green Coffee Course Information

Updated Course Description: The Green Coffee Intermediate course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in the Green Coffee Foundation course and prepare the learner for more complex job functions found in the green coffee profession. Specifically, these include a deeper and balanced look at botany, agronomy, seasonality, processing, resting, shipment, storage, decaffeination, markets, certifications, transactions, and quality differentiation. Learners are also introduced to grading, defects and positive attributes as they relate to green coffee contracts.

Course Length: Minimum 14 hours including practical exam.

Pre-requisites: None; Introduction to Coffee, Green Coffee Foundation, Roasting and Sensory Skills Foundation recommended. All knowledge and skill from these modules will be assumed as being held and may be tested through the practical and/or written assessments.

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Written Exam Information:

Total Exam: 45 Questions.
Total Time Allowed: 47 minutes.
Passing Score: 70% and above.

Practical Exam Information:

Total Time Allowed: 105 minutes
Passing Score: 70% and above.

Earlier Event: November 9
SCA Brewing Intermediate
Later Event: December 15
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