Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £19,000 to £26,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could become a bakery supervisor or production manager in a factory, or move into commercial sales. You could also become a technical adviser or development baker for a baked goods or catering equipment company. Another option is to specialise, for example in patisserie, or become an artisan craft baker and set up your own business.
- Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Diploma L313 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Professional Bakery L31 course
Courses for this career
Level 2
- Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery L219 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Professional Bakery L22 courses
- Level 2 Diploma for Proficiency in Baking Industry Skills L21 course
- BTEC Level 2 Technical Certificate in Patisserie and Confectionery L21 course
Level 3
- Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Diploma L313 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Professional Bakery L31 course