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Free Level 2 Professional Bakery Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyFDQ
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About this course

Free Level 2 Professional Bakery Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, spending a year developing the skills and knowledge needed to work as a professional baker. The course covers bread, cakes, scones, muffins, and pastry, including techniques such as mechanical dough development and bulk fermentation. You'll also work with real customers, putting your customer service skills into practice. To start, you'll need four or more GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, or a completed Level 1 study programme in any subject.

Who this course is for

Cook up a great career in the bakery profession with the Level 2 diploma in Professional Bakery Skills.

You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a professional baker, working with industry-standard ingredients and learning about the various ways in which bread, cakes, scones, muffins and pastry are made including mechanical dough development, bulk fermentation and many more.

You will get the chance to work with real customers and put your customer service skills to the test in our very own bakery shop and will also learn about the theoretical side of bakery such as food safety and health and safety.

Gaining the qualification will enable you to pursue a career in the bakery industry or progress to a higher level course.

We have an excellent success rate on this course and excellent feedback from our past students, some of whom have gone on to work in the bakery shops or the bakery department of supermarkets, whilst others have become managers of bakeries or bakery tutors.

Entry requirements

To access the course you are required to have:

Four or more GCSEs at Grade D / 3 or above OR Successfully completed a full Level 1 study programme in any subject

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in bread making, including mechanical dough development and bulk fermentation.
  • You'll learn to make cakes, scones, muffins, and pastry using industry-standard ingredients.
  • You'll practise professional bakery techniques used in commercial kitchens.
  • You'll apply customer service skills by working with real customers.
  • You'll build knowledge of the bakery profession and its working practices.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and bakery environment. Training uses industry-standard ingredients and equipment. Assessment is based on practical skills and knowledge demonstrated throughout the course. The centre will confirm the full details of how you'll be assessed when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Baker: producing bread, pastries, and cakes in a bakery or supermarket
  • Pastry chef: specialising in pastry and dessert production in a kitchen
  • Cake decorator: creating decorated cakes for retail or events
  • Production operative: working in a food manufacturing or bakery facility
  • Bakery assistant: supporting daily operations in an artisan or commercial bakery

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: broaden your skills across a wider range of professional kitchen disciplines.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery: specialise further in high-level pastry and confectionery techniques.
  • Apprenticeship in Baking Industry Skills: earn while you learn in a paid bakery role, working toward a recognised qualification.
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