Level 2 Certificate in Professional Bakery

This qualification is for learners with an interest in baking and patisserie, who want to develop their skills.


Academic Year: 2024/25
Course Code: 11031
Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Hospitality & Catering

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Downpatrick.

Course Overview
This one-year part time programme of study will comprise of practical delivery in the college training kitchens, allowing learners to develop practical skills in a range of bakery topics. This course is designed primarily for learners who wish to develop core practical skills and knowledge in a wide range of bread, pastry, flour confectionery and cake decoration techniques to support progress to the next level of vocational learning.  It will allow candidates to learn, develop and practise the bakery skills required for employment and/or career progressions within the catering and hospitality sector.

You wish to learn core skills in baking and patisserie which may lead to a career as a patisserie chef or baker in the catering and hospitality sector. You have a passion for baking which you would like to develop, either as a hobby, career or business start-up.

How to develop core practical skills and understanding in a wide range of bread making, pastry work, flour confectionary and cake decoration techniques. Professional standards of producing, finishing, packaging, and presenting baked goods for sale.

The modern Industry Standard kitchens on each campus where you will produce fresh bakery produce each session, guided by the enthusiastic teaching team in a professional and supportive environment.

Successful completion of this programme will equip you with the skills to start a career as a baker or pastry chef within the catering and hospitality sector, or to further training on a Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionary programme. The opportunity to link with our Enterprise Team and avail of support in starting your own small bakery business.

An interest in baking and a desire to develop new skills.

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Downpatrick.

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Available Sessions

Title Campus Start Spaces Fee Apply or get more information
Level 2 Certificate in Professional Bakery
Y11031DD1A-24/25-PT
Downpatrick
16/09/2024
Day: Thursday

Time: 09:30-16:30

16 £612.00
Level 2 Certificate in Professional Bakery
Y11031LD1A-24/25-PT
Lisburn
16/09/2024
Day: Thursday

Time: 09:00-16:30

13 £612.00

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Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

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