Course overview
NPA Bakery is an industry-recognised qualification designed to give you key enterprise, employability and basic practical skills needed to enter the bakery industry. You will study pastry, craft baking, bread making, cake decoration, enterprise and employability skills, food hygiene and teamwork. This wide plethora of skills will ensure you are fully prepared for further study and a rewarding career.
Edinburgh College has links with many employers and industry professionals in Edinburgh, the Lothians and beyond as well as fantastic facilities. You will work in Edinburgh College’s kitchens and cafe and serve freshly baked delicacies to the college's students, staff and the general public. You will be supported and encouraged by College lecturers. This will give you essential and first-hand experience in the baking industry.
Course description
What you will learn
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Basic - Pastry Skills
- Basic - Craft Baking
- Basic - Bread Making
- Basic - Cake Making
- Basic - Cake Decorating
- Enterprise Skills
Entry requirements
- Two National 4s at grade C passes (or above)
- Applicants who do not have the relevant entry requirements but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered
Progression
- On completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to progress on to the NC Bakery
Career opportunities
- Bakery Assistant
- Customer Care Assistant
- Assistant Baker
- Self-employment
Course options
Course Type: Short course
Details
Venue details
Granton Campus
350 West Granton Road
Edinburgh
Course provider
Edinburgh College
Granton Campus
350 West Granton Road
Edinburgh