Golden Cup Technician (GCT)

The Golden Cup Technician (GCT) certificate is awarded to coffee professionals who demonstrate an expert understanding of the SCAA Brewing Standards and the five points of quality for brewed coffee. Golden Cup Technicians not only represent their own companies in the field, they also represent the SCAA, and are authorized to conduct on-site inspections as part of the Golden Cup Award program. Individuals are required to complete the Golden Cup Technician Code of Conduct to earn their certificate, apart from the following classes and exams:

• Foundations of Coffee
• Golden Cup Brewing (CP158)
• Brewing Approaches and Variations (CP255)
• Practical Exam (EXM_GP1) and Written Exam (EXM_GW1)

This is a two-part exam consisting of a written test and a practical evaluation. The 40-minute practical evaluation measures the skills of an SCAA Golden Cup Technician in performing a Golden Cup evaluation, making adjustments, and reporting.