SCA Roasting Skills Foundation

Description

Roasting Foundation – Course Introduction

The Roasting Foundation course is a one-day immersive program designed for coffee enthusiasts and aspiring roasters who want to build a strong, practical understanding of coffee roasting. This interactive training introduces participants to the fundamental principles of heat transfer, roasting phases, and sensory development, while providing hands-on experience with a roasting machine.

Learners will explore how green coffee transforms during roasting, how different roast levels influence flavor, and how to operate equipment safely and confidently. By the end of the course, participants will be able to follow structured roasting instructions, document roast data accurately, and understand the foundation required for consistent and controlled roasting.

Successful completion of the online written exam will grant learners a course certificate.

Course Overview:

ROASTER BASICS
Terminology
Roaster Elements
Controlling the Roast

ROASTING PROCESS
Physical Changes
Producing and Using a Roast Profile
Critical Events
Transformational Changes
Impact of Heat
Taste and Aroma
Using a Roast Log

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
Safety in Roasting Plant
Roaster Cleaning