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Course description

Want to develop your bakery skills? This course will help you gain the practical experience, knowledge and qualifications needed for a job in the Bakery Industry.

You'll have the opportunity to study and train for a career as a baker or cake decorator, with excellent career opportunities and progression routes (please see the "After the Course" section to find out more).

The course is delivered by highly qualified lecturers with lots of experience within the Bakery Industry.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.

Your course will include a variety of hands-on practical and theory-based units:

  • Craft Baking.
  • Royal Icing & Sugar Paste skills.
  • Aeration.
  • Food Hygiene.
  • Measuring and Mixing.
  • Preparing to Work.
  • Numeracy.

Entry requirements

  • NPA Bakery Level 4 (SCQF Level 4); OR
  • Three National 4 qualifications preferably including Home Economics or Health and Food Technology, plus English and Mathematics.
  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience may be considered.

Progression

On successful completion of the course you can progress to NQ Bakery Level 6.

Course options

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 24/08/2026 to 11/06/2027 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

City Campus

190 Cathedral Street

Glasgow

Course provider

City of Glasgow College