Can rookies with zero basics of coffee be on SCA? How much does it cost? How long is the study cycle?

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Coffee 0 basic rookies can keep up with this lesson?

Of course, because SCA education system is from shallow to deep, step by step of a science education system. No matter how much you know about coffee, you can generally enter the door of coffee science through the study of primary and intermediate courses. Junior and intermediate courses are not too difficult for most people.

What do you mean by SCA Coffee Diploma or AST? which one can I get?

First of all, coffee diploma and AST are two concepts. Coffee Diploma Coffee Diploma comes from the educational diploma system of SCAE (European Fine Coffee Industry Association). It is a modular and phased learning system to obtain the corresponding coffee diploma by completing credits. It is a diploma education system similar to that on campus.

AST is the abbreviation of Authorized SCA Trainer (Certified SCA trainer). Because AST not only has the role of training and invigilating, so many people will directly call it "examiner". Applying for AST requires at least one of the modules of SCA to pass the Advanced level, and requires AST application and examination. Only if you have an AST license, you are eligible to grant a certificate for the SCA course.

If you are here for the purpose of learning and accumulation, it is enough to have a coffee diploma; if you plan to do coffee training and education programs, then you need to consider the AST license.

How to get the SCA Coffee Diploma?

The SCA Coffee Diploma system is divided into six modules: introduction to Introduction Coffee, Coffee Roasting Coffee roasting, Sensory sensory Taste, Green Bean Coffee Raw beans, Brewing Grinding extraction, and Barista Skill barista skills. Except for the introduction of coffee (10 points), the other sections are divided into primary (5 points), intermediate (10 points) and advanced (25 points). Upon completion of each level, there will be a certificate of the corresponding level that can be applied for. When any combination of credits has completed 100 points, you can apply for the SCA Coffee Diploma.

Fee?

Students who ask this question generally do not know much about the SCA Coffee Diploma system and the general tuition fees for the corresponding junior high school advanced courses. With a little understanding, you will know that the common combination in China is the connection of single-module primary and intermediate courses, with fees ranging from 7000 to 9000; individual primary courses generally range from 3000 to 5000; intermediate courses range from 5000 to 7000; and advanced courses are generally not open. if it's open, it's more than ten thousand yuan.

How long is the study cycle?

The junior course is generally 1 day, the intermediate course is about 3 days, and the advanced course is generally 3-5 days. The details depend on the class hours and the specific course arrangement. Some junior and intermediate courses may take only about 3 days to complete. In addition, the Advanced Certificate course requires at least an interval of more than 3 months after graduation from junior and intermediate levels. Because the SCA Ministry of Education believes that the practice after the entry is very important, and the advanced courses will be much more difficult than the junior and intermediate courses. Without sufficient practice, you may be able to pass the exam with skills, but the harvest will be limited.

So if you are interested in a coffee diploma, the most idealized state may be 3-4 months, but it is generally unlikely.