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Level 2 Professional Bakery Course at Bispham Campus

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyFDQ

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Blackpool and The Fylde College lists a fee of £2,371.20 if you're not eligible. Contact Blackpool and The Fylde College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Professional Bakery Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study the science behind bakery ingredients alongside hands-on practical work covering dough, pastry, cakes, chocolate, and decoration. The course also includes food safety and the opportunity to earn a Food Standards Agency food allergen certificate. Entry requires GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and maths, plus a successful interview. The course runs for one year. A great way to build a professional bakery qualification you can take into the industry. Level 2 Certificate in Professional Bakery with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone interested in a career in the bakery industry. The course looks at the ingredients used to make products and the science behind them. As well as theory units that are assessed on assignment work and short test papers you will undertake extensive practical assessments that cover a wide range of dough, pastry, cake, chocolate and decoration. You will also cover food safety and have the opportunity to complete your food allergen certificate from the Food Standards Agency.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and mathsPlusA successful interview with a tutorThe ability to study independentlyA genuine interest in the subjectGood communication skillsHardworking approach towards the industry

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the science behind bakery ingredients and how they affect the finished product.
  • You'll develop practical skills across a wide range of dough and pastry products.
  • You'll practise cake making and chocolate work to a professional standard.
  • You'll learn decoration techniques used in professional bakery settings.
  • You'll study food safety as it applies to bakery production.
  • You'll have the opportunity to complete a Food Standards Agency food allergen certificate.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and extensive practical sessions. Theory units are assessed through assignment work and short test papers. Practical skills are assessed through hands-on assessments covering the full range of bakery products. You'll study full-time during the day at Bispham Campus.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Baker: producing bread, pastry, and cakes in a bakery or food production setting.
  • Pastry chef: specialising in pastry and desserts in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
  • Cake decorator: creating decorated cakes for retail or bespoke orders.
  • Bakery assistant: supporting production in a commercial or artisan bakery.
  • Food production operative: working in large-scale bakery or food manufacturing.
  • Chocolatier: focusing on chocolate work and confectionery production.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie and Confectionery): deepens your pastry and confectionery skills for senior kitchen roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: a work-based qualification that can support progression to chef de partie level.
  • Food Safety in Catering (Level 3 Award): strengthens your food safety knowledge for supervisory roles in food production.
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