Level 2 | Duration: 1 Year | Start Date: September
What is this course about?
This programme is designed for students who have a passion for baking and wish to pursue a career within the bakery and confectionery industry as a pastry chef or baker.
Why choose this course?
Bakery skills are in high demand in the food and drinks industry. At Riverside College, you will benefit from links with some of the finest producers of breads and confectionary including Morris Bakery and Hovis. Our hands-on courses provide the knowledge, skills, and qualifications for you to secure employment in the food and beverage industry.
Within the Centre of Excellence in Hospitality and Catering, you will also benefit from:
- 100% pass rates
- Opportunities to work on local and national events
- Trained by highly qualified staff who have worked for international companies
- Opportunities to gain valuable work experience
- Opportunities to enter local and national competitions
- One of the fastest growing industries in the world
Entry Requirements:
4 GCSEs at grade 9 – 3 including English Language and Maths.
What will I learn on this course?
You will cover a range of modules including the preparation of desserts, biscuits, cakes, pastries, and sponges. Different types of bread and basic chocolate and confectionery skills. You will also complete modules in food safety, health and safety, and nutrition.
What will this course lead onto?
You can work in the catering industry as a baker or progress onto a higher-level bakery or confectionary course.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
