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SCA Barista Skills Intermediate (Private Event)


  • Lavazza Philadelphia, PA United States (map)

THIS IS A PRIVATE COMPANY TRAINING FOR THE TEAM IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA.


Intermediate Barista Skills Course Information

Updated Course Description: The Barista Skills Intermediate course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal for someone who has barista skills experience and wants to explore how to improve coffee quality and prepare for more complex job functions found in the barista profession. Through this interactive course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the coffee itself, specifically the impact of a coffee’s variety, origins and processing methods on flavor; the parameters of coffee quantity, grind texture, water quality and shot time and their interaction when dialing in a brew recipe; drink construction and taste differences; workflow management and efficiency, sensory aspects of the espresso extraction; milk handling and techniques as well as latte art. In addition to coffee preparation, this course also covers key concepts regarding health and safety, customer service and basic business practices.

Course Length: Minimum 14 hours including practical exam.

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Coffee and Barista Foundation are recommended (but not mandatory) pre-requisite modules. 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: 35 Questions.
Total Time Allowed: 37 minutes.
Passing Score: 70% and above.

Practical Exam Information:

Total Time Allowed: 40 minutes
Total Number of Sections: 3
Passing Scores: Section 1 – 50% = 3 points. Section 2 – 82,7% = 48 points. Section 3 – 64% = 9 points. Learners must pass all 3 sections in order to pass exam.