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Newstart - Bakery & Cooking

Forth Valley College

Venues

Alloa Campus

Content

Discover the joy of cooking and baking in a welcoming and supportive environment designed to help you build confidence and practical skills at your own pace.

The SCQF Level 4 Newstart -Bakery and Cooking course is the perfect introduction to essential techniques in both bakery and professional cookery, with a strong focus on hands-on learning and personal development.

Whether you're new to the kitchen or looking to grow your skills, this course offers a friendly and encouraging space to explore food preparation, cooking, and baking. It’s ideal for learners who aren’t yet ready for training in our busy refectories or restaurant settings - but who are excited to learn, create, and progress.

You will learn:
Basic cooking and bakery skills; Working towards NPA Professional Cookery qualification; Supportive, inclusive learning environment; Focus on building confidence and transferable life skills

Mandatory units include:
Food Preparation Techniques: An Introduction; Cookery Processes: An Introduction; Food Hygiene for the Hospitality Industry.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements; interview

Progression Routes

Relevant courses at SCQF Level 5

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Bakery

SCQF Level

4