Barista Skills Course Package - Level Foundation and Intermediate
4,600.00 SAR
Barista Skills - Level Foundation
The Barista Skills Foundation course allows learners to gain an introductory understanding of the coffee itself as well as the foundational skills required of a barista.
The course covers the following topics:
Set of a grinder, make espressos, foam and texture milk and latte art techniques as per SCA quality standards
Implementing health and safety practices and customer service
Prepare the learner to conduct key foundational tasks of a barista
A written exam tests theoretical knowledge based on Foundation course learning objectives.
Barista Skills - Level Intermediate
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.
The course covers the following topics:
Deep 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
Key concepts regarding health and safety, customer service, and basic business practices
A written exam tests Intermediate course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability in terms of grinder calibration, espresso extraction analysis, latte art skills, and drinks construction.
Additional Information:
Levels: Foundation and Intermediate
Date: Choose Date
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Duration: 4 days total (1 day for Foundation, 1 day off, 2 days for Intermediate)
Location: Jeddah, Caffeinelab Coffee Roasters
A trainee will gain an SCA certificate for each level
Required exams: Written exam with a passing score of 60% for Foundation, Written exam with a passing score of 70% and Practical exam for Intermediate
Required Prerequisites: None for Foundation, Barista Skills Level Foundation for Intermediate
