Barista Skills Intermediate builds on the Foundation level making sure baristas can calibrate the quantity of coffee used, the grind texture, the water quantity and the shot time, to produce a desired espresso brew recipe. Milk techniques are also developed with the baristas needing to produce a couple of drinks with a latte art pattern.

The course touches on other aspects such as customer service, health safety and hygiene, and the profit earned by their drinks. The course provides you with the key information to enable you to sit your Barista Skills Intermediate certification that consists of 4 short practical tests and a written exam (25 questions with a pass rate of 70% required). Successful students will be awarded 10 points towards the SCA Skill Program.

It is recommended that you have some experience of working in this field before attempting this level or have successfully passed Barista Skills Foundation. Established baristas may want to start at Intermediate Level.

Courses normally lasts two days.