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Specialty Coffee Association
Coffee Technicians Program
Your Coffee Career Starts Here!

Get started with coffee education through our certificate programs. Each program is designed to help you build expertise in different areas of the coffee industry.

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SCA Coffee Technicians Program
 

This hands-on program develops the skills needed to install, maintain, and repair espresso machines, brewers, grinders, and water treatment systems across the specialty coffee industry.

Knowledge for Every Stage of Your Career

Uniquely designed for hands-on technical education, all courses require some in-person instruction and include both written and practical examinations.

Foundation courses are typically two-day sessions, while Intermediate and Professional courses range from two to four days each.

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  • Learn essential electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems in coffee equipment

  • Master diagnostic techniques and repair procedures through hands-on practice

  • Develop maintenance strategies to ensure optimal equipment performance

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Foundation Electrical

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​Learn the fundamentals of coffee equipment electrical systems and safety.

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- Master basic electrical testing tools
- Understand machine power requirements
- Practice safe connection procedures

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Foundation Hydraulics

 

Introduction to coffee machine hydraulic systems and water connections.

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- Learn hydraulic circuit components
- Master basic plumbing tools
- Connect machines to water supply

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Foundation Water & Preventive Maintenance

 

Explore water treatment systems and preventive maintenance procedures.

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- Understand water quality parameters
- Learn maintenance schedules
- Master basic system repairs

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Intermediate Diagnostics and Repair

 

Advanced troubleshooting and repair of coffee equipment systems.

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- Diagnose common equipment problems
- Perform complex repairs safely
- Adjust operating parameters

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​Intermediate Water Treatment

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In-depth study of water treatment systems and parameters.

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- Install treatment systems
- Maintain water quality
- Troubleshoot system issues

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Advanced Equipment Suppor

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Master complex repairs and maintenance program management.

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- Create maintenance strategies
- Manage equipment inventory
- Handle complex repairs

NNBK Barista Championship

Meet The Trainer

A. Erhan Dizbay

Authorized SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) since 2016

 

Achivment:

  • 1st Place National Barista Championship 2026

  • 1st Place National Cup Tasters Championship 2026

  • 2nd Place National Barista Championship 2023

  • 2nd Place National Barista Championship 2022

  • World Barista Championship Competitor Melbourne 2022

  • Semi-Finalist at National Aeropress Championship 2022

  • Semi-finalist at National Cup Tasters Championship 2022

  • 2nd Place National Barista Championship 2021

  • 2nd Place National Barista Championship 2020

  • 2nd Place NNBK Barista Championship 2019

  • 3rd Best Coffee Bar Dutch Hospitality Award 2018

  • 1st Best Coffee Bar of the State Dutch Hospitality Award 2018

  • 1st Best Coffee Bar in a Hotel Dutch Hospitality Award 2018

  • Top 5 Entree Best Barista Competition of the Netherlands 2018

  • 1st place North Netherlands Barista Championship 2017-2018

  • 4th place National Barista Championship 2015

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Specialty Coffee Association

Coffee Skills Program

Dependable, fully functioning equipment is critical at every step of the specialty coffee supply chain. The Coffee Technicians Program (CTechP) is designed for those who want to be better prepared to maintain or repair coffee equipment.

Specialty Coffee Association
Coffee Sustainability Program

Sustainability must be embraced by all actors in the value chain if the specialty coffee industry is to survive and thrive. The Coffee Sustainability Program is designed to explore what sustainability means and the challenges of acting sustainably across the coffee value chain.

Specialty Coffee Association
Coffee Technicians Program

Dependable, fully functioning equipment is critical at every step of the specialty coffee supply chain. The Coffee Technicians Program (CTechP) is designed for those who want to be better prepared to maintain or repair coffee equipment.

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