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MQ Coffee NZ

SCA Roasting Courses

SCA Roasting 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 Roasting FOUNDATION & INTERMEDIATE course introduces the essential knowledge and practical skills required to understand coffee roasting. Designed for aspiring roasters, café owners and coffee professionals, the course covers roasting theory, roast development, quality control and roasting safety through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on roasting. (Specialty Coffee Association)

 

Course Information

Duration: 15 Hours (Weekend Course)

Day 1

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Theory + Demonstration

Day 2

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Practical Roasting + Assessment + Theory Review

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Welcome to MQ Coffee Lab, where passion meets precision.

Our foundation and advanced workshops are designed to help coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike build real-world skills — from espresso to sensory science, and from latte art to roasting theory.

Each session is hands-on, small group, and led by our Specialty Coffee Association certified trainer using industry-standard equipment. Whether you’re starting your coffee journey or refining your craft, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

COURSE INFORMATION

  • Duration

    15 Hours
    (Weekend Course)

  • Day 1

    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Theory + Demonstration

  • Day 2

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

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Coffee Roasting Fundamentals

    ∙ Purpose of roasting

    ∙ Roast stages

    ∙ Roast degree

    ∙ Roast profiles

  • Heat Transfer

    ∙ Conduction

    ∙ Convection

    ∙ Radiation

  • Physical & Chemical Changes

    Understanding how coffee changes during roasting, including:

    ∙ Moisture loss

    ∙ Colour development

    ∙ Bean expansion

    ∙ Development time

  • Roasting Equipment

    ∙ Roaster components

    ∙ Operating principles

    ∙ General maintenance

    ∙ Fire prevention and safety

  • Roast Quality

    Students will learn how roasting influences:

    ∙ Aroma

    ∙ Sweetness

    ∙ Acidity

    ∙ Body

    ∙ Roast defects

  • Practical Roasting

    Students will:

    ∙ Roast coffee

    ∙ Record roasting data

    ∙ Compare roast profiles

    ∙ Evaluate roasted coffee

  • Practical Assessment

    Students complete the official SCA practical assessment.

  • Theory Examination

    Students complete the SCA online theory exam after the course. Successful completion of both assessments is required to obtain the SCA Roasting Foundation certificate.

  • No previous roasting experience is required. Suitable for:
    ∙ Coffee Roasters

    ∙ Café Owners

    ∙ Baristas

    ∙ Coffee Enthusiasts

    ∙ Coffee Professionals

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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.