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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. These units will introduce you to the wonderful world of Bakery and will give you an opportunity to make a range of breads, cakes, pastries and pies, both savoury and sweet.
This is a professional vocational programme and appropriate clothing must be worn. You will need to buy specialist equipment for use on the course.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 4.
Your course is delivered by enthusiastic qualified lecturers who have extensive industrial experience and the course is structured to include a significant practical 'hands-on' element as well as associated theory information.
Minimum entry requirements
- SCQF Level 3 in Numeracy & Communication.
- Food, Catering, Home Economics or Cake Decoration at SCQF level 3 or above.
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
What you study
You will cover three SQA units within the course
- Craft Baking- An Introduction
- Bread Making – An Introduction
- Pastry
After the course
This course will help you in finding employment within the bakery industry or further enhance your skills to start a small business.
How the course is taught
Practical lessons are delivered in our state of the art bakeries and theory subjects are delivered in our modern classrooms. You'll also benefit from engaging with our Virtual Learning Environment; Canvas where you will be able to access your course work, job opportunities and much more.
Materials
Bakery Uniform consisting of
- Bakers unisex top
- Bakers unisex trousers
- Bakers Apron
- Bakers Cap & Hairnet
- Plastic Scraper, Pallet Knife.
Dress code
As above and including flat shoes eg safety shoes. Trainers, deck shoes.
No open toe/open heel/high heel shoes.
No Jewellery except a plain wedding band.
Long hair should be tied back and secured under a hair net & hat as above.
No acrylic nails, false nails or nail varnish.