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Barista Course - Professional
– BARISTA COURSE –
The SCA Barista Course will give you the barista training and skills you need, and provide you with a recognised qualification to either begin or further your career as a barista. Whether coffee is your passion, your job, or a career opportunity waiting to happen, having the core skills is vital.
The Scottish Barista Academy is the only barista academy in Scotland. Set in a beautiful location, our training room is specifically designed to meet the needs of our range of courses.
We’ll give you our dedicated attention in small classes, perfectly designed to ensure you learn all the foundation skills required for the Barista course.
Our trainer is a fully qualified SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) and City & Guilds trainer. His passion about coffee (and all things coffee related) shines through, and he will share this passion with you to ensure you have the best training and experience possible.
All our barista courses are certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), giving you a worldwide recognised qualification in the coffee industry.
You can study the Scottish Barista Academy Barista course at three levels:
SCA Barista Course – Foundation: you will learn all the foundation skills needed to build on before advancing to the Intermediate course.
SCA Barista Course – Intermediate: you will continue your journey through the history, development and the making of a perfect cup of coffee.
SCA Barista Course – Professional: you will learn how to quickly rise to the rank of trainer, manager or even how to run your own café.
As all our Barista courses are supported by an industry recognised qualification, they will help you continue on your chosen career path whether as a coffee shop roaster or managing the production process.
PROFESSIONAL
Scottish Barista Academy Professional Barista Course Duration: 2.5 to 3 Days 9.30am to 4.30pm Points Gained: 25
Cost: £1,095 without SCA Certificate. £1,140 with SCA Certificate
The opportunities to rise through the ranks to be a trainer or manager, or even run your own cafe mean that coffee training and barista training courses are an investment that can pay off for those with the dedication and the love of coffee to take their career to the highest level. Aimed at those who have been working as a barista for a year or more and have all the skills needed to prepare a range of drinks commonly ordered, and the knowledge of both the beans, and the preparation methods used to create a great cup of coffee. The Scottish Barista Academy is located in Livingston, West Lothian, and is a leading provider in coffee training and barista training. We offer courses in Glasgow and Edinburgh, although if you have special requirements let us know and will do our best to arrange a tailored course for you and your employees. Contact us to discuss your exact requirements further. We offer the SCA modules and diploma, meaning you gain a recognised qualification to allow you to continue on your chosen career path Our courses give you the practical skills to move up the career ladder and take your coffee brewing skills to the next level, so our courses are hands on and give you the chance to develop your taste buds by sampling the various coffee on offer throughout the day.
Successful Candidates Will Gain The Skills To:
Understand and describe blends in terms of their origins varieties and processing methods used, as well as their roast degree.
Explain what various beans and blend components contribute to the finished cup of coffee.
Adjust the brewing parameters to achieve the desired body and flavour.
Evaluate the grinder features and other machines used in a professional environment.
Develop knowledge of the science behind the perfect cup of coffee, including why milk foams, and the perfect dosing and tamping techniques.
Work with the extraction parameters and measurement techniques, as well as problem solving and troubleshooting; the most common issues baristas come across.
Design and run a successful cafe, including workspace and cafe layout, the health, safety and hygiene, as well as the customer service techniques required.
Before starting on this course it is mandatory that you have completed the SCA Barista skills Intermediate, and it is recommended you complete the Introduction to Coffee, Barista Skills-Foundation as well as SCA Brewing and Grinding foundation and intermediate. If becoming a professional barista or taking the next step in your career as a professional barista is your goal then sign up now, we have various courses available, contact us for future dates and to discuss your requirements. We look forward to seeing you on a course soon.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
By Train: The nearest railway station to the Scottish Barista Academy is Livingston North. If you are arriving by train, please let us know the day before the course, and we will organise a pick up from the station.
By Plane: We can pick you up from Edinburgh airport; just let us know your flight times.
By Car: Parking is available at our premises EH54 6TW
– BARISTA COURSE –
The SCA Barista Course will give you the barista training and skills you need, and provide you with a recognised qualification to either begin or further your career as a barista. Whether coffee is your passion, your job, or a career opportunity waiting to happen, having the core skills is vital.
The Scottish Barista Academy is the only barista academy in Scotland. Set in a beautiful location, our training room is specifically designed to meet the needs of our range of courses.
We’ll give you our dedicated attention in small classes, perfectly designed to ensure you learn all the foundation skills required for the Barista course.
Our trainer is a fully qualified SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) and City & Guilds trainer. His passion about coffee (and all things coffee related) shines through, and he will share this passion with you to ensure you have the best training and experience possible.
All our barista courses are certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), giving you a worldwide recognised qualification in the coffee industry.
You can study the Scottish Barista Academy Barista course at three levels:
SCA Barista Course – Foundation: you will learn all the foundation skills needed to build on before advancing to the Intermediate course.
SCA Barista Course – Intermediate: you will continue your journey through the history, development and the making of a perfect cup of coffee.
SCA Barista Course – Professional: you will learn how to quickly rise to the rank of trainer, manager or even how to run your own café.
As all our Barista courses are supported by an industry recognised qualification, they will help you continue on your chosen career path whether as a coffee shop roaster or managing the production process.
PROFESSIONAL
Scottish Barista Academy Professional Barista Course Duration: 2.5 to 3 Days 9.30am to 4.30pm Points Gained: 25
Cost: £1,095 without SCA Certificate. £1,140 with SCA Certificate
The opportunities to rise through the ranks to be a trainer or manager, or even run your own cafe mean that coffee training and barista training courses are an investment that can pay off for those with the dedication and the love of coffee to take their career to the highest level. Aimed at those who have been working as a barista for a year or more and have all the skills needed to prepare a range of drinks commonly ordered, and the knowledge of both the beans, and the preparation methods used to create a great cup of coffee. The Scottish Barista Academy is located in Livingston, West Lothian, and is a leading provider in coffee training and barista training. We offer courses in Glasgow and Edinburgh, although if you have special requirements let us know and will do our best to arrange a tailored course for you and your employees. Contact us to discuss your exact requirements further. We offer the SCA modules and diploma, meaning you gain a recognised qualification to allow you to continue on your chosen career path Our courses give you the practical skills to move up the career ladder and take your coffee brewing skills to the next level, so our courses are hands on and give you the chance to develop your taste buds by sampling the various coffee on offer throughout the day.
Successful Candidates Will Gain The Skills To:
Understand and describe blends in terms of their origins varieties and processing methods used, as well as their roast degree.
Explain what various beans and blend components contribute to the finished cup of coffee.
Adjust the brewing parameters to achieve the desired body and flavour.
Evaluate the grinder features and other machines used in a professional environment.
Develop knowledge of the science behind the perfect cup of coffee, including why milk foams, and the perfect dosing and tamping techniques.
Work with the extraction parameters and measurement techniques, as well as problem solving and troubleshooting; the most common issues baristas come across.
Design and run a successful cafe, including workspace and cafe layout, the health, safety and hygiene, as well as the customer service techniques required.
Before starting on this course it is mandatory that you have completed the SCA Barista skills Intermediate, and it is recommended you complete the Introduction to Coffee, Barista Skills-Foundation as well as SCA Brewing and Grinding foundation and intermediate. If becoming a professional barista or taking the next step in your career as a professional barista is your goal then sign up now, we have various courses available, contact us for future dates and to discuss your requirements. We look forward to seeing you on a course soon.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
By Train: The nearest railway station to the Scottish Barista Academy is Livingston North. If you are arriving by train, please let us know the day before the course, and we will organise a pick up from the station.
By Plane: We can pick you up from Edinburgh airport; just let us know your flight times.
By Car: Parking is available at our premises EH54 6TW