Please email dan@climpsonandsons.com for course dates

This is for baristas already working behind a coffee bar, but wanting to take things to the next level. Designed to test key core and more advanced skills and understanding. Expected from a competent barista (for example, from someone working as a barista for 6 months or more).

This module will allow candidates to gain a deeper understanding of the magical world of specialty coffee. SCA Introduction to Coffee and Barista Skills Foundation are recommended (but not mandatory) pre-requisites. All knowledge and skill from these modules will be assumed as being held and may be tested through practical and written assessments.

Take a look below for more information.

SCA Barista Skills - Intermediate 

Join us for two days of in-depth coffee training for baristas who want to succeed in the specialty coffee industry.

Successful candidates should be able to dial in a brew recipe, make a full range of drinks with quality and speed, as well as understand the basic requirements for customer service and maintenance

What's Covered?

• Understanding the coffee bean
• Workspace management
• Grinding, dosing and tamping
• Extraction and brewing
• Milk techniques
• Barista menu
• Hygiene, health & safety
• Customer service
• Cafe management

SCA Certification

10 points earned towards SCA Coffee Skills Programme

Certification: 
Comprised of 4 practical tests and a written exam (25 questions with a pass rate of 70% required). 

SCA Introduction to Coffee and Barista Skills 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. 

SCA certification fee: 

100 GBP for SCA members

150 GBP for SCA non-members

Please contact us at dan@climpsonandsons.com with your SCA learner number once booked.

Further information

Maximum of 4 people on a course.

If there are no suitable dates showing, please get in contact with dan@climpsonandsons.com

Length & Location: Training will take place at the Climpson's Academy over two days, courses will run from 0930 - 1700 with a lunch break. 

Climpson’s Academy is located opposite the roastery - Unit 5, Helmsley Place, E8 3SB

Training style: Our training has been developed to be accessible to everyone willing and eager to learn. It encompasses a wide range of learning styles, culminating in written and practical exams.

The Barista Trainer: Mr Dan Dunne, our Head of Training, is our super experienced, qualified SCA trainer. 

Equipment & Machinery: We’re proud to be partnered with some of the best machine and equipment companies in the industry. When training with us, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and practice on a range of equipment; including La Marzocco PB, GS3 and Victoria Arduino Mythos Grinders. 

Food & Beverage: We will feed you lunch as lovingly prepared by the team at Climpson’s Café. If you are very good a sweet treat and as much coffee and filtered water as you can drink in a day will be provided.

See all available SCA courses and Climpson workshops here.