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 products. Covering many different types of bakery products ranging from bread, confectionery such as cakes, biscuits and pastries, which are all available for purchase in our new College Bakery Shop.

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 in cake decoration, learning how to make and decorate Christmas and Celebration cakes suitable for Birthdays.

Your weekly practical timetable would be made up of a bread, confectionery and cake decoration 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.

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Enrichment opportunities-

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

Established winners of prestigious national competitions including, Hovis Scholarships, Worshipful Company of Bakers Scholarships and California Raisins Young Bakers

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

Proud supporter of the CBA (Craft Bakers Association) creating an industry network to provide enrichment opportunities.

Strong links with multiple local businesses in all aspects of the industry for level 2 apprenticeships

Please see here for our Standard Entry Qualifications. Please note some of our technical qualifications have different requirements, please contact admissions for further information.

Learners must have;

To qualify for entry onto this course you have to be 16-19 with a 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)

Once you have successfully completed this course, You will then be able to progress to Level 2 Certificate in Bakery and Confectionery Excellence / Craft Apprenticeship.