Free Level 1 Bakery and Food Industry Skills Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day, over one year. This free bakery and food industry skills course covers the core knowledge and practical skills used across bakery and food production environments. You'll study topics relevant to working safely and effectively in a food industry setting. Check the college website for the latest entry requirements, as an initial assessment will help confirm the course is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills used in bakery and food production work.
You'll learn how to follow food hygiene and safety procedures in a food environment.
You'll understand how to handle, store and prepare food products correctly.
You'll explore the processes and standards used in food industry settings.
You'll build knowledge of the equipment and tools used in bakery and food production.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College, combining taught lessons with hands-on practical activities. Assessment is built into the course through practical tasks and assignments that reflect real food industry working practices. Full-time daytime attendance means you cover the content consistently across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bakery assistant, supporting production in a bakery or supermarket
Food production operative, working on a food manufacturing line
Kitchen assistant, preparing and handling food in a catering setting
Deli counter assistant, serving and preparing food products in retail
Food packing operative, working in food packaging and quality checking
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Food Industry Skills, the natural next step to deepen your knowledge and improve your job prospects in food production or bakery work.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, a focused qualification that many food industry employers look for.
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery, if you want to move into a broader catering or kitchen role.
