The course is designed for people wishing to learn and gain valuable skills and knowledge to progress into employment in the food Industry. You will learn about a variety of ingredients, methods and techniques to prepare, mix and finish a variety of sweet and savoury products through bakery in practice and basic food preparation skills.
The course will also prepare you for employment in the diverse food industry covering essential skills such as food safety and hygiene, effective communication for a food business, applying for a job in a food business, and customer service skills. You will be expected to complete allergen awareness training. Further opportunities to develop your interview skills and CV writing will assist your career progression.
Key units of study include:
- Selecting and mixing ingredients
- Bakery in practice - mixing, shaping, finishing bread and confectionery products
- Food preparation and cooking using a variety of processing methods and ingredients
- Food safety and hygiene
- Allergen Awareness
- Effective communication for a food business
- Applying for a job in a food business
- Customer service skills
- CV writing
- Personal development
- Interview techniques
On your programme you will also study Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths qualifications, if you do not already hold a minimum of grade 4 (C) at GCSE.