Introduction to Bakery SCQF Level 5
What is special about this course?
This course could be for you if you have an interest in baking or if you are considering cooking/bakery as a career. This qualification will enhance your existing skills and offer an additional qualification on your CV in a specialised area. You will leave with a portfolio of your work which can be presented to a potential employer or alternatively you may decide to progress onto further study.
There may be opportunities for you to take part in a programme of visits to bakeries and we work closely with many industry partners to provide guest speaker sessions and opportunities for you to meet with and talk to employers.
Entry requirements
- Four National 4 passes, including English.
- A personal statement reflecting a desire to work in this sector.
- Successful completion of NPA Bakery.
- We welcome applications from mature students who may not have formal qualifications, will be considered.
Units may include:
- Craft Baking
- Cake Decoration
- Post Baking Processes
- Food Hygiene
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- 16 hours per week
- You will be learning on campus in our professional kitchens through demonstrations and hands on activities.
- There will also be some classroom-based learning.
How long will my course last?
1 Academic YearWhere can I study my course?
Start date
August
Fees
For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.
Additional costs
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
This includes
- EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
- EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
- EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
| 2022-23 | 2023-24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time (120 credit modules) per year | £1,820 | £1,820 |
| Part-time (structured) (3 x 20 credit modules) per year | £645 | £915 |
| Part-time (unstructured per module) (per 20 credit module) | £215 | £305 |
Rest of the UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) or assessed as rest of the UK for fee status the following fees apply:
| 2022-23 | 2023-24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time online per year (120 credit modules) | £6,120 | £6,120 |
| Part-time online (per 20 credit module) | £1,020 | £1,020 |
International students
This course is not available to students domiciled outside of the UK or for international students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled status in the UK) requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study here. For students living in the UK and assessed as international for fee status, the following fees will apply:
This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
| 2022-23 | 2023-24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time online per year (120 credit modules) | £6,480 | £6,540 |
| Part-time online (per 20 credit module) | £1,080 | £1,090 |
A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time rest of the UK and international undergraduate students for continuous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Study
- SVQ Professional Cookery
- HNC Hospitality Operations
Career
- Bakery Assistant
- Pastry Chef
- Self-Employment
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Introduction to Bakery SCQF Level 5
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