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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
Date: 24/08/2026 to 15/01/2027 Cost: £504
Venue details

Granton Campus

350 West Granton Road

Edinburgh

Course provider

Edinburgh College