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Overview
The NQ course will allow you to build upon the skills gained during the successful completion of the NC Level 5 Bakery course. The course provides a platform to further enhance your skills in preparation, production and finishing of a wide range of fermented and flour confectionery goods, and improving your Royal icing and sugar paste skills in our purpose-built, state-of-the-art bakeries.
This course is an excellent choice for students aiming to gain employment in the baking industry or progress onto further study at the City of Glasgow College. The course is delivered by highly qualified lecturers with extensive experience in the baking industry and is structured to include practical units and related theory units.
The main focus of the course is the development of skills and knowledge, which are required to work in a professional bakery environment. You'll also gain confidence as you progress through the theoretical units on the course and your understanding of baking, fermentation, recipe balance, product development and hygienic working practices increases.
Your career prospects will be excellent and we'll actively encourage you to gain part-time employment to enhance your college studies.
Minimum entry requirements
- NQ or NC at SCQF level 5 in Bakery OR;
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You'll study:
- Flour Confectionery Processes.
- Advanced Craft Bakery.
- Advanced Royal Icing & Sugarpaste Techniques.
- Food Hygiene.
- Hospitality Costing.
- Creative Cake Design.
After the course
This course prepares you for a career as a trainee baker or baker in the craft baking or in-store bakery industry.
How the course is taught
The course is taught through both practical bakery and theoretical lessons.
Materials
Equipment appropriate to the level of study to be purchased.
Dress code
- Appropriate PPE to be worn in all practical bakery environments.
- Bakery whites and hat in all practical bakery lessons.
- Smart casual clothing in theory lessons.