Level 3 Diploma
Professional Bakery
This course will appeal to those who are serious about a career within the patisserie or bakery sector. You will learn relevant skills and bakery methodology working in our industry standard commercial Food Centre.
A work placement with one of our industry partners and the option to complete further certificates in HACCP and risk assessment will greatly enhance your employment prospects.
What will I study?
Advanced levels in:
- Patisserie
- Bread making
- Chocolate making
- Cake decorating
- Principles of bakery
- Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications
How long will it take?
- 1 year, full-time
What qualifications do I need to start?
- Typically 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (including Maths and English), or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject.
What qualifications will I gain?
- Level 3 Diploma in Professional Bakery
Level 2 CIEH, HACCP and Risk Assessment Certificates - Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications
Course options after this programme
- You can progress on to the second year of the Level 3 Food Technology and Management
Career options
- Bakery technologist
- Patisserie chef
- New product development technologist
- Patisserie chef within the hospitality and catering industry
Next step: Expanding business and customer service experience
Ambition: Wedding cake shop owner
“I’m passionate about baking so coming to Reaseheath was an easy choice – nowhere else offers such fantastic facilities and specialist staff.
“I’ve had the best years of my life studying here. My courses have given me everything I wanted and more – I’ve learned so many new skills and made so many lifelong friends.
“I’d already achieved a GCSE in Food Technology at school but at Reaseheath I’ve been able to concentrate on gaining the practical and business skills I’ll need to be a professional baker. I’ve really enjoyed our patisserie and cake decorating sessions and I was proud to gain the Bakery Student of the Year award.
“I’d recommend Reaseheath College to anyone, it has a lovely campus and it’s a great place to learn.”