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SCA Coffee Value Assessment Course for Cuppers
Be familiarised with the SCA's new Coffee Value Assessment as a tool to evaluate coffee's value.
Overview
SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) Course for Cuppers is a two-day professional update for coffee cuppers, during which they will learn and become familiarised with the SCA's new Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) as a tool to evaluate coffee's value. The course offers hands-on activities to demonstrate the elements of CVA, including several cuppings, lectures, and periods of discussion.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and utilise the new Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) sensory references.
- Explain the function and background of key sensory assessment tools used in CVA – 15-point intensity scales, CATA lists, and hedonic scales.
- Use the CVA Descriptive and Affective Forms to describe and evaluate coffee.
- Explain and use the new CVA system, including the descriptive, affective, and extrinsic evaluation tools.
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a certificate of completion from Bettr Academy and Coffee Value Assessment certificate by Specialty Coffee Association.
Who Should Attend
Present cuppers who utilise the 2004 SCA cupping protocol, including but not limited to: Professional cuppers, Q Arabica Graders, former Q Arabica Graders, and individuals who use the SCA cupping system on a monthly basis or have used it extensively in recent years.
Who This Is For
Cafe Owners / Managers
Develop team capabilities. Elevate service quality. Improve retention. Invest in your people.
Prerequisites
Professionals who use the current SCA cupping system at least once a month or have used it intensively in the past few years.
FAQs
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Request to reschedule must be submitted in writing to academy@bettr.group at least 3 working days before course commences, subject to a $30 admin charge. If the request to reschedule is given less than 3 working days, it will not be approved unless accompanied by a valid medical certificate or equivalent, subject to a $30 admin charge. You may reschedule a class only once. After which, the course fees will be forfeited.
Yes, weekend slots are available for some of our courses. Weekend dates are very popular, so register early!
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