AIMS
Learn the basics to become a professional artisan baker in the renowned Bretzel Bakery. The Artisan Bakery Traineeship meets both business and learner training needs.
DURATION
24 weeks. Blended learning and work experience in the Bretzel Bakery in Kilcullen, Co Kildare
Course is currently not recruiting. However, please register your interest and we will keep your details on file for the next intake.
OBJECTIVE
To develop the high quality skills and knowledge needed to enable learners to add real value to a bakery workplace
PROGRESSION
On successful completion, the learner is qualified to gain employment in the following areas:
- Bakery processing operative
- Bakery packaging and distribution operative
- Bakery service/sales operative
- Bakery quality assurance operative
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful learners from this traineeship will receive a Level 2 Diploma for Proficiency in Baking Industry Skills. This qualification has been recognised for confirming occupational competence and is supported by the Food Training and Education Council and the Craft Bakers Association.
COURSE MODULES
Principles of Flour in Bakery
Principles of Fats and Oils in Bakery
Principles of Sugars and Starches in Bakery
Principles of Dairy Products in Bakery
Principles of Salt and Dough Conditioners/Improvers in Bakery
Select Weight and Measure Bakery Ingredients
Understand how to select, weight and measure bakery ingredients
Prepare and Mix Dough
Hand divide, mould and shape fermented dough
Tin, tray up dough products
Retard and prove dough products
Understand how to process fermented dough (pre-bake)
Produce Laminated Pastry
Oven Bake Dough Products
Understand how to process dough-based products
Principles of flour milling and flour types for bakery
Principles of Egg and Egg Products in Bakery
Contribute to Environmental Safety in Food Operations
Understand how to contribute to environmental safety in food operations
Carry out sampling for quality control in food operations
Understand how to carry out sampling for quality control in food operations
Understand how to Maintain Product Quality in Food Operations
Carry out product changeovers in food manufacture
Understand how to carry out product changeovers in food manufacture
Contribute to Sustainable Practice in Food Operations
Understand how to contribute to sustainable practice in food operations
Maintain Product Quality in Food Operations