1, as a coffee industry standard, teaches professional knowledge in planting, baking and cup testing, which is one of the necessary certificates for practitioners in this field.
2. At present, there are many kinds of coffee certificates in the world, such as Q grader certified by American Professional Coffee Association (SCAA), EBC certified by European Barista Training Foundation (ECF), and also known as AMIC.
First, how to get a coffee certificate?
1, let's talk about qualification requirements first. Because the teaching of coffee certificate is difficult, you need to meet certain qualification requirements before you can take the exam. Many institutions will stipulate that they must have professional knowledge in certain fields, as well as practical work experience, letters of recommendation and other relevant certificates.
2. Course study. If you have obtained the qualification requirements, you can start studying the course. Usually, the certificate examination is divided into two stages, namely, the theoretical course and the practical part.
3. The theoretical part includes planting, harvesting and processing, baking, coffee cup measurement, etc. Need to know the principle and method of each step. This part can be taught or taught by oneself, but it must be carried out in strict accordance with the time, place and content stipulated by the school or institution.
4. The practical part is the application of the above theoretical knowledge. When participating in the actual coffee making, you need to master the relevant processes and precautions, and do it under the guidance of teachers or examiners. This link is also the most important one, because only practice can deepen the understanding of theory.
You can apply for taking the exam after the exam. According to different examination institutions and countries, the examination forms will be different.
6. Generally speaking, it will be divided into two parts: written test and practical exercise to test the theoretical level and practical skills of the students. You have to pay for the exam, and most institutions stipulate that if you fail, you have to wait for a while to take the exam again.
7. Certificate issuance. If you pass the exam successfully, congratulations, you will get the relevant coffee certificate. These certificates are of great value in the coffee industry, and can help you better demonstrate your professional knowledge and skills.