Level 1 Certificate in Food Industry Skills Bakery (Adults)

This programme is the first step to gaining a qualification in the Bakery Industry.

The course covers the following units:

On this course you will learn, in a state-of-the-art new practical environment. Based in the centre of Ashton at our new T1 campus with easy access to transport links. You will learn how to make a wide range of bakery / bread products. Covering many different types of bakery products ranging from bread, morning goods, biscuits and pastries, which are all available for purchase in our new College Bakery Shop.

3-hour practical

2-hour theory

You will also gain knowledge of bakery ingredients and processes along with food hygiene.

Assessment will be based on practical skills as well creating a digital portfolio of evidence.

Additionally you will learn creative skills artisan bread making and bread manufacturing

Bakery whites will be required to be purchased, to a specific standard and style (guidance given) Bursary available if eligible.
Your weekly practical timetable would be made up of a bread, bakery / bread products. classes using brand new facilities and state of the art equipment to produce high quality products covering all aspects of the industry.

Your theory sessions are made up of underpinning knowledge questions taught by experienced tutors.

Products and experiences of our courses are available to see on Instagram. Check us out! Tamesidebaker

Enrichment opportunities-

National membership to the Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees including annual Conference.

Progression opportunities to product development roles with leading manufacturers, such as Park Cake Bakeries and ingredients manufacturers.

Strong links with multiple local businesses in all aspects of the industry for level 2 apprenticeships.
Learners must have;

Grade 1 or above in English and Maths, be available for a full weekly timetable and be prepared to work at professional standards. You will also be invited to an interview to assess your interest, aptitude and suitability to the course.

Bakery whites will be required to be purchased, to a specific standard and style (guidance given) Bursary available if eligible.
· Apply online at Tameside College website.

· Course ; Level 1 Certificate in Food Industry Skills Bakery (Adults) Bread, Morning goods and Baked products
●  Once you have successfully completed this course, You will then be able to progress to Level 2 Certificate in Confectionery and Patisserie Excellence / Craft Apprenticeship.

●  Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionary.

●  We also have level 1 and 2 cake decoration courses for adults courses.
Fees:
£674
If you meet the unemployed* criteria or are employed^ where the earnings threshold applies, and you need to study at Entry or Level 1 to progress to Level 2, tuition fees will be waived.
Course Code:
DL0115MQ/1
Category:
Catering, Hospitality & Bakery
Centre:
Tameside One
Start:
15/09/2026
Duration:
1 Year
Times:
(Thu 9:00am-3:00pm)

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