Course details
Course description
If you have mild learning difficulties this course will support you in learning basic practical skills in Bakery, Cake Decoration and Practical Cookery and give you an insight into the Bakery or Hospitality industry. The course is ideally suited for anyone who benefits from working in a supported environment.
The course is delivered by fully qualified lecturers who have a wealth of industry experience and is structured to include a significant practical 'hands-on' element as well as associated theory units. Practical units are delivered in our state of the art kitchens and bakeries where you will cover basic preparatory techniques and associated cookery processes used in practical cookery and bakery. Theory units are delivered in well equipped modern classrooms (please see the 'What you Study' section below, for more information on course units).
The course will give you lots of opportunities to bake a range of sweet and savoury pastries, cakes, cookies, muffins and donuts. Additionally, you will develop your knife skills in practical cookery lessons when making simple, nutritious dishes.
The NQ Bakery course will equip you with the basic skills required in the bakery industry at a trainee level. On successful completion of the NQ Bakery course, students can apply for the NQ Bakery Level 4 (SCQF Level 4).
The SQA Group Award associated with this course is NPA Professional Cookery (SCQF Level 3).
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 3.
Entry requirements
- National 2 qualifications in Communication and Numeracy are desirable.
- A keen interest and basic knowledge of bakery.
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Course options
Course details
Full time
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G4 0RF