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Professional Bakery FDQ Level 3 Diploma

at City of Wolverhampton College · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

If you are passionate about baking and confectionery and want a career in the industry this is the course for you! You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a professional baker, working with industry-standard ingredients and learning about the various ways in which bread, cakes, scones, muffins and pastry are made including mechanical dough development, bulk fermentation and many more. You will get the chance to work with real customers and put your customer service skills to the test in our very own bakery shop and will also learn about the theoretical side of bakery such as HACCP (hazard analysis critical control points) and quality procedures in bakeries. Gaining the qualification will enable you to pursue a career in the bakery industry or progress to a higher education qualification at university.

What you need to get on

To access this course you are required to have: Four or more GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above including English or maths Level 2 qualification in bakery

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Wellington Road Campus

    Wellington Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Wolverhampton

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