SCA Roasting Intermediate 2 or 3 day course

The SCA Intermediate Roasting course is suited to roasters who are fairly confident with their skills and are looking to gain the SCA certification  -  We offer two options with this course a 2 day or 3 day course - 2 day is for the more experienced roaster and 3 day for roasters requiring more practice time.  

If you are looking for a roasting course without the SCA exam please refer to our "how to start a roastery" 3 day course - This is option is aimed at newish roasters who may want a less pressurised course with additional practice and more time on the roasters to enable them to perfect their skills.

Feel free to contact us for further advice or assistance on what may be best suited for you.  Please also be aware that you are most welcome to attend these courses without taking the exams - and we will refund you the exam fees.

Our Intermediate courses includes the SCA Certification fee.  However, you are required to pay a additional Euro50 SCA Student enrolment fee direct to the SCA. (details of how to register and pay will be provided by the SCA when you book)

 What to expect:

This course will be taught by Jamie Banwell or Morten Munchow of Coffeemind.

Jamie has been an SCA qualified roasting trainer for 10 years and a Diedrich Master Trainer for 12 years. Jamie is a Q Grader, formerly a UKBC and WBC Judge and currently a judge for regional roasting competitions: he also has a BEng in Engineering in Civil Engineering from the UMIST.

What you'll learn:

This course will provide you with a more in depth understanding of the roasting process and how different methods of heat transfer affect the roasting process in various ways. You will also see how alternative roast profiles lead to varied sensory expressions for the same coffee, even at the same roast degree. You will also learn about roast defects and how to avoid them and you will be introduced to the basic physical changes that the beans undergo during the roasting process. Finally, there is a small appendix about workspace management and lean production. It is recommended that you have some experience of working in this field before attempting this level or have successfully passed Roasting Foundation.

In addition where possible there will be a lecture on green buying and sourcing with an opportunity to cup a selection of unique coffees from a Specialty Coffee Merchant with a brief introduction and explanation of the SCA scoring sheet.

This course is suitable for roasters who have passed the foundation level and have some roasting knowledge/experience.  This course would be challenging for anyone new to roasting.

2 & 3 Day Course from 9.30 - 5/6 pm

Successful completion of the Intermediate course will result in 10 points gained towards the SCA diploma.

Pricing  cost is £1200 + vat = £1440 which includes the SCA examinations and certification 3 day course and £800 + Vat = £960 for the 2 day course  - additional SCA enrollment fee to be paid by attendee Euro50 - charge directly by the SCA.