Specialty Coffee Association
Coffee Technicians Program
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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.
Modules & Courses
There are six modules in the program with Foundation, Intermediate and Professional courses in each module. Learners choose which courses are most appropriate for their educational needs. The modules of the program are Electrical, Hydraulics, and Water & Preventive Maintenance, which speak to the electromechanical nature of coffee machines and the considerations that keep them running efficiently.
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Each course promotes a culture of safety and learners are assessed for competency through both a written and practical exam. Upon passing these exams, a learner will receive a certificate confirming their successful completion of the course. Certificate holders will have the ability to demonstrate their ongoing professional development, designed by the world’s specialty coffee authority and leading industry experts.
Because this is a skills-based program with a practical exam, all courses will require some form of in-person instruction and assessment. Many instructors will choose to deliver theoretical knowledge and lectures online, followed by in-person activities and the practical exam. You can expect Foundation courses to be the equivalent of a two-day session, with Intermediate and Professional courses ranging from the equivalent of 2-4 days each.
SCA Hydraulics
Learn the practical skills you need to safely locate, troubleshoot, and replace hydraulic components in coffee equipment, as well as how to route and water supply lines for connection to coffee machines.
Electrical
Learn how to safely navigate coffee equipment electronics, including how to identify, remove, and replace electrical components in coffee machines; accurately communicate the power supply needs for a coffee machine to an electrician; and connect machines to a power supply.
Water & Preventive Maintenance
Learn to analyze and resolve water quality issues. Learn the essentials of how to conduct a thorough cleaning and preventive maintenance procedure on common coffee machines.
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.