Free Level 3 Professional Bakery Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyFDQ

About this course

Free Level 3 Professional Bakery Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, full-time during the day.

You'll spend the year working in a professional practical environment. The course covers a wide range of bakery products, including breads, cakes, biscuits, and pastries. You'll develop the skills and standards expected in a professional bakery setting. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll need to have completed a Level 2 Bakery qualification before applying. You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Professional Bakery.

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 products. Covering many different types of bakery products ranging from bread, confectionery such as cakes, biscuits and pastries, which are all available for purchase in our new College Bakery Shop.

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 in cake decoration, Chocolate and almond based patisserie. Covering products from Easter eggs, macaroons and celebration cakes.

Entry requirements

Learners must have;

To qualify for entry onto this course you have to previously completed Bakery level 2. You must 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)

What you will learn

  • You'll make a range of bread products using professional techniques.
  • You'll produce confectionery including cakes, biscuits, and pastries.
  • You'll work to professional standards in a practical bakery environment.
  • You'll develop skills in recipe accuracy, consistency, and presentation.
  • You'll handle and store bakery ingredients safely and correctly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a professional training kitchen. Classes are classroom and kitchen based, full-time during the day. Assessment is through practical work and observation. You'll also complete an interview before starting to confirm your suitability for the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase bakery whites to a specific standard and style. Tameside One will give you guidance on exactly what to buy before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Baker, produces breads and baked goods in a bakery or food production setting.
  • Pastry chef, creates pastries, cakes, and desserts in a professional kitchen.
  • Confectionery specialist, focuses on sweet baked goods and decorative work.
  • Bakery supervisor, oversees production and quality in a commercial bakery.
  • Artisan baker, works in a craft or independent bakery producing specialist products.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts, for those wanting to move into senior kitchen or bakery roles.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Food and Drink Operations, useful if you move into food production or manufacturing.
  • Apprenticeship as a Baker or Pastry Chef, to earn while building on your qualification in a working kitchen.

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