SCA Coffee Roasting - Foundation (1 Day) $700
Description
This coffee roasting course will give you a fundamental understanding of the roasting process and the key determining factors in heating control, the roast cycle, process logging and how to control basic sensory aspects of the coffee by roasting lighter or darker. This course is ideally suited for people new to the coffee industry or those looking to gain an insight into the broad subject matter of roasting coffee.
You will learn:
- Heat transfer - Avoiding fires.
- The basics of the roasting cycle.
- How to control heat in a roaster.
- How to repeat a roast profile.
- How to complete a roast log.
- Green Coffee moisture content
- The basics of 1st Crack and why it is a critical point in the roast cycle.
- The importance of how roasted coffee is cooled.
- Basics of light, medium, and dark roasting.
Students who successfully complete the online exam after the course will receive the internationally recognised SCA Roasting Foundation certification. SCA Roasting Foundation certification earns credit towards the SCA Roastery Diploma.
What you will learn
- The basics of the roasting cycle, and how to control heat in a roaster
- How to log and roast coffee following a simple roast plan
- How to measure green coffee moisture & density, and how to taste and avoid basic roasting defects
What you will get
- Access to the world’s leading coffee education program
- Detailed course notes
- Participants who successfully complete the written & practical exams will receive internationally recognised certification, and earn points towards the SCA Coffee Diploma.
Please use the entrance at 51 Moreland Rd.
Onsite parking is available.
What to bring
- Your interest to learn!
What to wear
Casual
Appropriate for
SCA Introduction to Coffee is recommended.
Genovese 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 make it easy for you to understand coffee in our certified SCA Premier Training Campus, with state of the art espresso, brewing, and roasting equipment, located close to Melbourne’s CBD.
For those wanting to take their coffee career to the next level, we also offer the world’s only internationally recognised coffee education program – The Specialty Coffee Association Coffee Skills Program, including Roasting; Sensory Skills; Green Coffee; Barista Skills; and Brewing.
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 anytime 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 and your payment is cleared, we begin the process of preparing your class. Although we understand events or illness may require that you reschedule or cancel your booking, our refund and rescheduling policy reflects the costs incurred in the preparation of the scheduled class.