Bakery Level 2, Level 3

Maths and English
To help you secure your dream career, you will also continue developing your maths and English skills alongside your full-time course. If you haven’t achieved GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths at age 16, you will continue to study these through resits or taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level.

How maths will support your career

Making measurements (including weighing) in baking and serving food properly
Making adjustments for time and temperature in food preparation
Using fractions for recipes and serving sizes
Using geometry to enhance the presentation of baked products
Handling nutritional data to inform choices about health and balanced diet
Effective stock management in bakeries
How English will support your career

Using accurate spelling and specialist vocabulary for presenting quality menus
Developing good speaking and listening skills for communicating with colleagues and customers
Improving your reading accuracy when following instructions and recipes
Enhancing your CV or advertising your business with the correct use of English

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Artisan baker
Cake decorator
Quality control (QC) technician (bakery)
Food business owner/restaurateur
Pastry chef
Chocolatier

Entry requirements
Level 2 Bakery

Ideally, you will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (grade D) or above. However, our bakery lecturers are looking for students who are enthusiastic and keen to gain practical skills in bread, cake production and decoration, so please contact us if you have not achieved these grades.
School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance.

Bakery Level 1 is available if students require additional support.

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Our course is all about learning by doing, getting you straight into the kitchen to develop your practical baking skills
WORK PLACEMENT – Put your training into practice in the real world through the opportunity of a work placement within the industry
EXCELLENT FACILITIES – Our state-of-the-art bakery facilities on campus will help you hone your skills to an advanced level
MOVE UP TO UNIVERSITY – Want to continue your learning journey after college? Progress your training to the next level on our bakery degree or other university courses