Bakery (NPA)

Course overview

Bakery NPA is an intensive 18-week course and is an industry-recognised qualification designed to give you key employability and basic practical skills needed to enter into the bakery industry. You will study subjects in; pastry skills, craft baking, bread making, cake decoration, food hygiene and teamwork. This wide range 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 own cafe and serve freshly baked delicacies to College students, staff and the general public. You will be supported and encouraged by College lecturers to seek work experience in the industry. This will give you essential and first-hand experience in the baking industry.