Over six intensive days you’ll undergo rigorous training and assessment in cupping, sensory analysis, and green coffee evaluation.
The updated curriculum is designed for experienced cuppers, and integrates the latest advancements in coffee science and industry best practices to build your sensory acuity and the ability to evaluate coffee.
Learners will test their skills in detecting differences and defects, describing sensory profiles, and applying Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) tools in real-world contexts.
Graduates earn the globally respected Q Grader license - a mark of excellence recognised across the coffee value chain - and join a global network of roasters, importers, producers, and traders united by a shared understanding of quality that drives buying, selling, and assurance throughout the industry.
You will learn
- Sensory and green coffee evaluation skills required for coffee evaluation across the coffee supply chain.
- Successful completion of the exams earns the Q Grader License.
You will get
- Test your skills at identifying physical and sensory defects.
- Test your triangulation skills.
- Test your ability to consistently describe sensory profiles of coffee, and rate impressions of quality.
Appropriate for
This course is for experienced cuppers. No prerequisites are required. Completion of SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate and SCA Green Coffee Intermediate are recommended.
What to bring
- All materials are supplied.
What to wear
Casual
Simon James is an AST and Q Instructor with over 25 years experience in the coffee industry, and over 20 years training experience including:
- AST for Sensory Skills, Green Coffee, Brewing, and Barista Skills since 2015.
- CVA instruction within the SCA Sensory Skills curriculum since early 2024.
- Lead instructor at SCA/SCAE sanctioned barista camps in Italy, Estonia, Poland, and Taiwan.
Organized by
Genovese Coffee
211 reviewsGenovese Coffee has been in coffee for 3 generations, and we have over 60 years of experience.
We offer a range of courses to suit new or experienced baristas, as well as those who want to improve their home espresso. All of our courses have practical, detailed theory, as well as activities so you can apply your skills during the course.
Our courses are led by award winning, highly experienced, and internationally certified professionals who provide outstanding training using state of the art equipment. Course content is carefully designed to be engaging and easy to understand for all students from novices to experienced professionals.
For those wanting to take their coffee career to the next level, we also offer courses from SCA's internationally recognised coffee education programs, including Sensory Skills; Green Coffee; Barista Skills; Brewing; Q Grader; CVA for Cuppers; CTP Water & Preventative Maintenance.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$20.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
We appreciate your choice of Genovese Coffee for your coffee education, and our course pricing reflects the following:
- The quality of the training provided.
- Pre-class preparation.
- The quality of the equipment & the cost of materials used.
- Small class sizes.
- The ongoing development of our trainers.
Once your booking is confirmed, we begin the process of preparing your class. Although we understand unexpected events or illness may require that you reschedule or cancel your booking, our refund policy reflects the costs incurred in the preparation of the scheduled class.
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Q Grader: 6 days - $3,500 (SCA fees inclusive)
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