The CTechP AST License authorizes the trainer to deliver all six CTechP courses, including Hydraulics Foundation, Electrical Foundation, Water & Preventive Maintenance Foundation, Intermediate Diagnostics & Repair, Intermediate Water Treatment, and Advanced Equipment Support.

Due to the importance of safety and the broad application of course content, the eligibility requirements for CTechP trainers are different from other certificate programs and include more documented career experience. An eligible applicant for the CTechP AST License will have the following:*

• CTechP Hydraulics Foundation course certificate

• CTechP Electrical Foundation course certificate

• CTechP Water & Preventive Maintenance course certificate

• CTechP Intermediate Diagnostics & Repair course certificate

• CTechP Intermediate Water Treatment course certificate

• CTechP Advanced Equipment Support course certificate

• At least three years of confirmed experience servicing or repairing coffee equipment for external clients, or three years’ confirmed experience working in technical support as employee of an equipment manufacturer.

• Experience as an active member of the coffee community, including attendance at trade shows, coffee events, coffee competitions, etc.

• Two letters of recommendation

• One letter speaking to subject matter expertise, submitted by:

  • An equipment manufacturer, or

  • A service or repair client, or

  • A colleague who serves in an equipment support or repair role

• One letter speaking to the applicant’s ability as an instructor, submitted by:

  • An employee or colleague that has received training or instruction from the applicant, or

  • A client who has received training or instruction from the applicant, or

  • A person who has received instruction or training from the applicant outside of the coffee industry

Coffee Technicians Program - Limited License Eligibility
(For applicants applying to teach only the Water & Preventive Maintenance course)

Applicants must meet the following additional eligibility requirements:

• Hold a current Barista and Brewing AST License

• Pass the Water & Preventive Maintenance Foundation course

• Have completed the AST Onboarding Course

• Pass the CTechP General Knowledge Assessment

Becoming a CTechP AST and delivering SCA CTechP certificate programs is not possible in all countries due to certain regulations. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that CTechP certificate program courses can be taught in their country or local jurisdiction.

*Eligibility requirements are subject to change without notice.

Topics Include

• Introduction to Coffee

• Electrical (Foundation)

• Hydraulics (Foundation)

• Water & Preventive Maintenance (Foundation)

• Diagnostics and Repair (Intermediate)

• Water Treatment (Intermediate)

• Equipment Support (Professional)

Want to upskill before teaching?
Earn the required certificates through the Technical Skills pathway.