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SCA · BARISTA-IBarista Skills
Barista Skills
Intermediate
2 DAYS · 16 HRS · MIN 2 LEARNERS
£495
For baristas refining espresso and café operations. Dial in with precision, adjust recipes for balance, create consistent microfoam, and improve speed - plus maintenance, service and troubleshooting.
level
Intermediate
length
2 DAYS
location
Heart & Graft Coffee Roastery, Manchester
certification
SCA digital certificate
who it’s for
- Experienced baristas who want to improve coffee quality.
- Team members ready for more complex functions behind the bar.
- Owners or managers bringing consistency to every shift.
prerequisites
- BARISTA-F or equivalent hands-on experience recommended.
note - Fundamental barista routines are assumed and may be tested.
What you’ll learn
Coffee Beans & Solubility
- See how varieties and regions shape espresso flavour.
- Learn how washed, natural and honey processing change body and taste.
- Understand how darker roasts lower density and dissolve faster.
Grinding & Consistency
- Study how grinder styles and burr types change setups.
- Predict how friction heat from burrs changes shot flow.
- Master dosing, even distribution and level tamping.
- Identify channelling and how a correct tamper fixes it.
Recipes & Extraction Science
- Use brew ratios to calculate, adjust and record espresso recipes.
- Measure strength with a refractometer and fix under/over-extraction.
Milk Properties & Texture
- Use milk chemistry for stable microfoam and plant alternatives.
- Build menu beverages and pour latte art at safe temperatures.
Workspace Flows & Management
- Optimise counter layout and labour for fast paired workflows.
- Learn cleaning requirements and cost the impact of daily waste.
what’s included
Instructor & trainer feesLab & espresso equipment accessPractice beans & milk varietiesPhysical guides & handoutsOfficial digital certification (on passing)All registration & exam fees
Dates, fees & places
Live availability - updates automatically
Dates being confirmed
New sessions appear here the moment they go into the booking system.
