SCA GREEN COFFEE
SCA Green Coffee Class
SCA Green Coffee Class
SCA Green Coffee Class
SCA Green Coffee Class
SCA Green Coffee Foundation
Class Content
a. Theoretical foundation
b. Coffee production worldwide
c. Coffee cultivation
d. Post-harvest processing
e. Coffee markets
f. Storage and transportation
g. Coffee certification
h. Decaffeinated coffee
i. Equipment and maintenance
SCA Green Coffee Intermediate
Class Content
The Green Coffee Course is designed to further enrich knowledge based on the foundation of the Basic Green Coffee Course and equips students with the skills for more complex tasks in the professional green coffee course. The specifics are as follows:
a. In-depth study of botany and coffee cultivation science.
b. Detailed study of coffee cherry processing.
c. Defective beans and factors that influence bean selection.
d. Introduction to core elements in green coffee contracts.
f. Differences between classifying and assessing the actual quality of coffee versus contractual agreements.
g. Seasonal variations of coffee and factors for preserving quality.
h. Study of the green coffee market.
i. Study of decaf coffee.
j. More detailed study of coffee certification mechanisms.
k. Practical training in green coffee processing at a farm.
Gold Combo SCA Green Coffee Foundation & Intermediate combined with a Farm Trip in Da Lat City
I. Class content
II. Schedule
The course dates are from January 6th to 9th, 2025
III. Tuition
Tuition fee: 1,200 USD.
- Tuition includes:
+ Cost of learning SCA Green Coffee Foundation & Intermediate
+ Hotel cost for 5 nights (Check-in 5th Jan - Check-out 10th January 2025) - room with 2 double beds. Students who want to stay in a single room will pay an additional 70 USD. If students do not want to stay with the group at the hotel but want to arrange their own accommodation, they will receive a discount of 90 USD on the original tuition fee.
+ The cost of traveling between the hotel and the farm
+ Cost of breakfast and lunch for 4 course days
+ Party
The above tuition fees do not include the examination fee for the SCA Certificate.
- SCA Certificate fees:
+ SCA Green Coffee Foundation Certificate: 200 USD
+ SCA Green Coffee Intermediate Certificate: 200 USD
*All fees above do not include VAT
Basic schedule: Students will be in Da Lat before 6 pm on Jan 5th, 2025 for the party, everyone will stay at the same hotel, and we will arrange a bus to pick up students daily.
Minimum number of students: 06 students
*If students arrange their own accommodation and transportation, please inform the school early when making the deposit.
SCA Green Coffee Professional
Class content
The SCA Green Coffee Professional course is designed to build on the knowledge and skills acquired in the SCA Green Coffee Intermediate course, preparing participants to take on managerial roles in the green coffee sector.
This interactive course covers professional aspects such as:
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Coffee Botany: The biological elements of coffee plants.
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Impact of Climate Change: Understanding how climate change affects coffee production and quality.
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Farm Management: Farm management skills, including crop planning, seasonal management, and efficient resource use.
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Processing Methodologies: Methods like Washed, Natural, Honey, and Anaerobic Fermentation, providing insights into how each technique impacts coffee flavor and quality.
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Common Sensory Defects: Identifying and evaluating common sensory defects in coffee, such as phenolic, fruity ferment, and bitterness.
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Sample Analysis: Analyzing green and roasted coffee samples to assess quality.
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Futures Markets: Understanding how futures markets and price fluctuations influence green coffee trading.
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Factors in Green Coffee Production Costs: Key factors in production costs and how to optimize them.
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Contract Considerations: Key contract terms, especially those related to quality and quantity.
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Targeted Purchasing Plans: Developing strategic purchasing plans to meet customer demands.
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Supplier Assessments: Evaluating suppliers based on their ability to meet quality criteria and third-party accreditation standards.
Schedule
The course date from: 20 to 23 Jan 2025
Tuition
SCA Green Coffee Professional Tuition Fee: 1020 USD
SCA Green Coffee Professional Certification: 200 USD
All fees mentioned above are exclusive of value-added tax (VAT).
1. INSTRUCTOR
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Q Arabica & Robusta Instructor certified by Coffee Quality Institute (CQI)
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Introduction to Coffee
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Green Coffee
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Roasting
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Sensory
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Brewing
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Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) for SCA Barista
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United Coffee Education Institute (UCEI) Instructor
2. CERTIFICATION
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Q Arabica Grader, Coffee Quality Institute
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Q Robusta Grader, Coffee Quality Institute
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SCA CVA for Cuppers
3. JUDGE
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World Coffee Roasting Championship Certified Judge
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World Brewers Cup Certified Judge
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WCE National Barista Championship Judge
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WCE National Latte Art Judge
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Super Barista Championship Judge
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Vietnam Amazing Cup Judge
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Competition Adviser of Philippine Coffee Roasting Competition 2023
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Head Judge of Philippine Coffee Roasting Competition 2024
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Judge of World Espresso Championship, Athens, Greece 2023
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Judge of World Espresso Championship, Busan, Korea 2024
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Judge of Hainan Robusta Green Coffee Competition, China 2024
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Judge of Vietnamese Barista Crew Championship 2024
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Founder of Southeast Asia Green Coffee Competition
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Founder of Asia Roasting Championship
4. COACH
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Barista Competition Coach
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Roasting Competition Coach
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Latte Art Competition Coach
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Brewing Competition Coach
5. CONSULTATION
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Post-Harvest Management
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Green Coffee Sourcing & Origin Visits
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Roastery Setup & Roast Profile Development
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Cafe Setup & Operations
SCA Green Coffee - Instructor Sam Choi
Location
HQJ Coffee School - Floor 5, 738 Su Van Hanh, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
