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For: Aspiring baristas, roasters and coffee professionals looking to understand the basics of green coffee
This is a Blended Learning Course -- Refer to 'Inclusive of' section for more details.
SCA Green Coffee Foundation covers the key concepts surrounding green coffee, from growing the plant, through processing, shipping, storage and arrival at a roaster. It also includes an introduction to cupping and coffee grading.
Practical times & dates available (10am - 3.30pm), please key in your choice at checkout.
Please note that it is mandatory to complete your virtual classes before attending your practical classes.
This course is also available as part of a combo (beginner + intermediate) and a series (foundation series). Get in touch to find out more. Discounts are applicable.
You will be eligible for the SCA Foundation Certificate once you complete the course and obtain a passing mark for the theory exam (online).
Note: Theory re-exam/re-enrolment fee is S$40.00 (upon 2 failed attempts)
Students may also opt out of the exam if they choose to. There will be no SCA certification given in this case, but a certificate of completion from Bettr Barista.
E-learning (45 mins) - What is Specialty Coffee? (You will only need to complete this once, if you are signed up for multiple SCA Foundation classes)
Virtual Classroom (3 hours)- The theory components of the module you have signed up for will be taught by an instructor in a Virtual Classroom, on the date that you have signed up for.
Practical (6 hours) - There is then a practical component of the class where you will visit our Academy and be guided by an instructor on the hands-on components of the module you have signed up for. Please choose your practical date from the options above and indicate your choice at checkout.
Test - theory (online)
The E-learning module of “What is Specialty Coffee” is provided to all students that sign up for our SCA Foundation Courses, to teach you the basic coffee concepts. All students are required to attend as it eases you into the SCA framework.
What you will learn
You will receive further instructions on how to access this E-learning module once you have signed up for your SCA Foundation course.
We require a minimum number of 3 learners to run each class. If the number of sign-ups does not meet this requirement, learners will be notified and have their class rescheduled to the next available date.
Please read our Terms and Conditions for information about rescheduling, cancellations and refunds.
The course fee includes course learning material, SCA examination and certification.
$480.00 incl. GST
* Kit add-ons are not eligible for SkillsFuture Credits
Cupping Starter Kit - A Bag of Roaster's Choice Single Origin Coffee (250g) + Cupping Spoon + Cupping Bowls
Cupping Pro Kit - Two Bags of Roaster's Choice Single Origin Coffee (250g each) + Cupping Spoon + Cupping Bowls + Hario Slim Hand Grinder