One of the hottest certifications among the skills to learn at government expense these days is the barista certification. It seems easy because many people are taking on the challenge, but the responses of the challengers say that it is more difficult than they thought.
This is because you have to study as an expert who knows everything in the process of manufacturing coffee-related beverages, from roasting coffee to selecting beans, espresso, and latte art, which is called the flower of coffee.
It is not just about learning how to extract coffee, but also about understanding the concept of coffee itself, knowing its origins, and studying the historical background, classification, and cultivation methods. The most difficult part is about the cultivation method according to the coffee variety and production area, and the classification method according to the drying method. Because the content is considerable, it is said that it is difficult to memorize even the smallest details. 바리스타 자격증 따는 법
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Based on the Korea Coffee Association Barista Qualification Test, barista certification is divided into 1st class and 2nd class certifications. Generally, after obtaining level 2, you are eligible to apply for level 1.
Barista Level 2 Certificate
Written test subjects: Introduction to coffee science, coffee extraction, coffee distribution, service and food hygiene.
Number of test questions: Passing average of 70 points or more in 50 questions,
Exam Duration: 60 minutes
Practical test: preparation posture, espresso evaluation, cappuccino evaluation, service skill evaluation
Preparation process: 5 minutes
Demonstration process: 10 minutes
Passed with an average score of 70 or higher
[ Average pass rate: 95% ]
Barista Level 1 Certificate
Test: Coffee grind adjustment, cup test, latte art
[Latte art requires a lot of practice. Average pass rate 40~50% ]
Types by field of specialization
Espresso Barista: Extracting espresso using a coffee machine
Hand Drip Barista: Extract coffee using various hand drip methods
Coffee roaster: Process of roasting green coffee beans to make beans
Barista International Certificate
As a representative international certification, SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) of the United States and Europe
Italy, Italian Barista School (IBS)
There is the European Universal Coffee Association (EUCA) in Europe.
There are about 500 national associations for domestic qualifications. Representative among them are the Korea Coffee Association and the Korea Barista Certification Association. However, since there are too many domestic associations, public confidence is low, so when looking for a job, international certifications, especially SCA certifications, are preferred.
What is the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)?
It is an organization established in 2017 by merging the American Coffee Association (SCAA) and the European Coffee Association (SCAE). According to the SCA rating
It consists of foundation (beginner), intermediate (intermediate), and professional (advanced), and you have to go through all the curriculum to obtain a diploma, or barista license. In order to take the Intermediate (Intermediate) when acquiring the SCA, you must pass the Foundation (Beginner) qualification in advance to be promoted to the next level.
There are a total of 6 subjects in the coffee curriculum. It consists of coffee introductory courses, barista skills, brewing, green coffee, roasting, and sensory skills, which are expert courses. The expert course is divided into a total of three levels, and points are given for each level.
If you get 100 points or more out of a total of 210 points, you can acquire the Coffee Skill Diploma