Free Level 1 Bakery and Food Industry Skills Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside One – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyFDQ

About this course

Free Level 1 Bakery and Food Industry Skills Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, part-time during the day, over one year. You'll work in a practical environment learning to make a wide range of bakery products, including bread, morning goods, biscuits, and pastries. The course runs at professional standards, so you'll build real production skills from the start. You'll need a grade 1 or above in English and Maths to join, and there's an interview to assess your suitability. Bursary support may be available if you need help with costs.

Who this course is for

This programme is the first step to gaining a qualification in the Bakery Industry.

The course covers the following units:

On this course you will learn, in a state-of-the-art new practical environment. Based in the centre of Ashton at our new T1 campus with easy access to transport links. You will learn how to make a wide range of bakery / bread products. Covering many different types of bakery products ranging from bread, morning goods, biscuits and pastries, which are all available for purchase in our new College Bakery Shop. 3-hour practical 2-hour theory

You will also gain knowledge of bakery ingredients and processes along with food hygiene.

Assessment will be based on practical skills as well creating a digital portfolio of evidence.

Additionally you will learn creative skills artisan bread making and bread manufacturing Bakery whites will be required to be purchased, to a specific standard and style (guidance given) Bursary available if eligible.

Entry requirements

Learners must have;

Grade 1 or above in English and Maths, be available for a full weekly timetable and be prepared to work at professional standards. You will also be invited to an interview to assess your interest, aptitude and suitability to the course.

Bakery whites will be required to be purchased, to a specific standard and style (guidance given) Bursary available if eligible.

What you will learn

  • You'll make a range of bread and dough-based products to professional standards.
  • You'll produce morning goods such as rolls, croissants, and similar items.
  • You'll bake biscuits and pastries using industry techniques.
  • You'll work safely and hygienically in a professional bakery environment.
  • You'll follow recipes and production processes used in the food industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a purpose-built bakery environment at Tameside One. Classes are classroom and kitchen based, running part-time during the day. Assessment is practical and ongoing, with your skills assessed as you produce bakery products throughout the course. You'll also attend an interview before starting to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase bakery whites (uniform) to a specific standard before you start. Tameside One will give you guidance on exactly what to buy. A bursary may be available to help with this cost if you're eligible. Tameside One will confirm anything else you need before your first session.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Baker's assistant: support production in a bakery or supermarket bakery department.
  • Bakery operative: work on bread, pastry, or morning goods production lines.
  • Food production operative: entry-level role in food manufacturing or processing.
  • Kitchen assistant: support food preparation in cafes, hotels, or catering kitchens.
  • Supermarket bakery counter assistant: serve and prepare baked goods in retail.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 Certificate, you could progress to a Level 2 qualification in Bakery or Food Production. A Level 2 Diploma or NVQ in Bakery would deepen your practical skills and open doors to more skilled production roles. You might also consider a Level 2 Food and Beverage Service or Catering qualification if you want to move into a broader hospitality setting.

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