NC Bakery

Course Content

Step into our fully equipped bakery and learn in a truly realistic environment. 

This course is the ideal starting point for anyone passionate about baking and patisserie, whether you are looking to launch a career in the bakery sector or progress from school-level cake decorating.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Core bakery techniques and processes, 
  • Aeration for perfect textures,
  • Cake Decorating with Chocolate and Gateaux Processes, Sugar Paste Techniques and 
  • Patisserie Skills.

Why Choose This Course?

Gain practical skills, industry insight, and confidence to take your first steps toward a rewarding career in bakery and patisserie.

Entry Requirements

National 5 Hospitality school qualifications or any other relevant SCQF Level 5 qualification Hospitality and Professional Cookery or at least one year experience in the industry. Applicants may be asked to provide a reference.

Method of Assessment

Internal continuous assessments using various methods including open-book assessments, closed-book assessments, observations and projects.

Future Prospects

This course can lead onto SVQ Professional Cookery Level 7 (Patisserie and Confectionery) for those with a desire to succeed and take their skills to the next level.

Course Overview

  • Study Type

    Full Time

  • Campus

    Kingsway Campus

  • Start Date

    31 Aug 2026

  • SCQF Level

    5

  • Duration

    32 Weeks

  • Subject Area

    Hospitality & Professional Cookery

  • Tuition fees may be paid for full-time students in Scotland subject to meeting residency requirements, applications should be made to the appropriate funding body. International Students please refer to our International fees page
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