Bakery NQ (SCQF level 6)

Course description

The NQ course will allow you to build upon the skills gained during the successful completion of the NC Level 5 Bakery course. The course provides a platform to further enhance your skills in preparation, production and finishing of a wide range of fermented and flour confectionery goods, and improving your Royal icing and sugar paste skills in our purpose-built, state-of-the-art bakeries.

This course is an excellent choice for students aiming to gain employment in the baking industry or progress onto further study at the City of Glasgow College. The course is delivered by highly qualified lecturers with extensive experience in the baking industry and is structured to include practical units, and related theory units.

The main focus of the course is the development of skills and knowledge, which are required to work in a professional bakery environment. You'll also gain confidence as you progress through the theoretical units on the course and your understanding of baking, fermentation, recipe balance, product development and hygienic working practices increases.

Your career prospects will be excellent and we'll actively encourage you to gain part-time employment to enhance your college studies.

You'll study:

• Flour Confectionery Processes.
• Advanced Craft Bakery.
• Advanced Royal Icing & Sugarpaste Techniques.
• Food Hygiene.
• Hospitality Costing.
• Creative Cake Design.