Learn about the roasting process, including roast cycle, roast levels, identifying defects, the physical changes that beans undergo during the roasting process, as well as workspace management and lean production.

SCA Roasting Foundation

Designed to introduce core roasting skills and equipment to people with no previous roasting experience. The student will be able to describe the various stages of roasting using all terminology from the keyword list below.

• The Foundation level provides a first taste of a specific coffee discipline and is a great way to get insight into a module to help you decide if you want to go on to learn more.

• The Foundation level requires no previous experience, Sensory and Green Coffee Foundation level courses are recommended

SCA Roasting Intermediate

This course will provide a more detailed understanding of the roasting process and the different kinds of heat transfer at work.

• The Intermediate level is suitable if you are already part of the industry, working in the field covered by the module, and have a firm knowledge of the basic skills.

• Pre-requisite: Roasting Foundation, Green Coffee Foundation and Sensory Foundation