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MQ Coffee NZ

SCA Brewing Courses

SCA Brewing Courses

$900.00 NZD
$900.00 NZD
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Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Coffee Skills Program

Become an internationally recognised coffee professional with the SCA Coffee Skills Program (CSP).

The Brewing FOUNDATION & INTERMEDIATE course is designed for coffee enthusiasts, home brewers, baristas and hospitality professionals who want to build a solid understanding of coffee brewing principles and develop practical brewing skills. This course combines theory, hands-on brewing and assessment, following the official SCA Coffee Skills Program curriculum. (Specialty Coffee Association)

 

Course Information

Duration: 15 Hours (Weekend Course)

Day 1

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Theory + Practical Training

Day 2

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Practical Training + Practical Assessment + Theory Review

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Welcome to MQ Coffee Lab, where passion meets precision.

Unlike a traditional classroom course,
MQ LAB places strong emphasis on practical brewing and sensory calibration.
Students will receive:
∙ Small class sizes
∙ One-on-one brewing coaching
∙ Multiple coffee origins and roast styles
∙ Professional brewing equipment
∙ Post-course online theory support

COURSE INFORMATION

  • Duration

    15 Hours
    (Weekend Course)

  • Day 1

    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Theory + Practical Training

  • Day 2

    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Practical Training + Practical Assessment + Theory Review

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Coffee Brewing Fundamentals

    ∙ Understanding extraction

    ∙ Brewing strength and extraction yield

    ∙ Coffee to water ratio

    ∙ Brewing variables

    ∙ Brew control chart

  • Water for Brewing

    ∙ Water quality
    ∙ Water chemistry
    ∙ Temperature
    ∙ Water impact on flavour

  • Grinding

    ∙ Grind size
    ∙ Grind distribution
    ∙ Burr grinders
    ∙ Particle consistency

  • Brewing Methods

    Hands-on brewing using different manual brewing methods, including: V60, Kalita Wave, French Press, Batch Brew.
    Students will compare recipes and understand how brewing variables influence flavour.

  • Brewing Evaluation

    Learn to:
    ∙ Evaluate coffee quality
    ∙ Measure Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
    ∙ Understand extraction balance
    ∙ Adjust brewing recipes

  • Practical Assessment

    Students will complete the official SCA Brewing Foundation practical assessment.

  • Theory Examination

    After the course, students will complete the official SCA online theory exam within the timeframe specified by SCA. Successful completion of both practical and theory assessments is required to receive the SCA Brewing Foundation certificate.

  • No previous SCA certification is required. Suitable for:
    ∙ Home Brewers
    ∙ Café Staff
    ∙ Coffee Professionals
    ∙ Coffee Enthusiasts
    ∙ Coffee Roasters

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Every MQ LAB student automatically becomes part of the MQ LAB Alumni Community.

✓ Lifetime course refresher (subject to availability)
✓ Industry networking
✓ Coffee origin trips
✓ Competition support
✓ Business consulting
✓ Exclusive alumni pricing

General Course Booking Policy

  1. Minimum Enrollment:
    Each course requires a minimum number of participants to proceed.
    If this number is not met, MQ LAB reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the class.
  2. Rescheduling Requests:
    Students who wish to change their booking must contact us at mqcoffeenz@gmail.com
    at least 3 days before the scheduled class date.
  3. Cancellations and Refunds:
    If a student cannot attend for personal reasons,
    we will first offer an option to reschedule to another available session.
    If rescheduling is not possible, a refund will be arranged.