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Overview
Our Introduction to Bakery course introduces students to the foundation skills, knowledge and expertise needed to work successfully in a professional bakery. The course provides an opportunity to study three SQA units at SCQF Level 4, namely - Craft Baking: An Introduction, Cake Decoration: An Introduction and Bread Making: An Introduction. These units will introduce you to the wonderful world of Bakery and will give you an opportunity to make a range of breads, cakes and pastries. There will be an opportunity to design and make novelty cakes, celebration cakes and individual cakes.
This is a professional vocational programme and appropriate clothing must be worn. Yo will need to buy specialist equipment for use on the course.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 4. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/.
Minimum entry requirements
- SCQF Level 3 in Numeracy & Communication.
- Food, Catering, Home Economics or Cake Decoration at SCQF level 3 or above.
What you study
- Craft Baking: An Introduction.
- Bread Making: An Introduction.
- Cake Decoration: An Introduction.
How the course is taught
- Theoretical knowledge is delivered through practical application.
- Practical goods are assessed by the Course Tutor on a weekly basis.
Materials
You'll need to buy specialist equipment for use on the course including, Protective Clothing for use in the Bakeries
Dress code
- Appropriate clothing and footwear for the bakery.
- Apron to protect your uniform
- Tea towel for drying dishes.