Bakery & Patisserie - Level 6
Step into the world of professional baking and patisserie at our industry standard Stirling Campus. This SCQF Level 6 course is your gateway to mastering the art and science of baking, combining hands-on experience with essential theoretical knowledge to elevate your skills and prepare you for employment or further study.
You’ll dive into a delicious array of practical units including cake decorating, plated desserts, and fermented pastry and bread techniques - all designed to refine your artistry and precision. Alongside these, our theory units in food hygiene, costings, and sustainability will equip you with the knowledge to thrive in the industry, whether you're aiming for an HNC in Patisserie, launching your own business, or stepping into a professional bakery.
Led by our passionate and highly skilled lecturers, this course will inspire, challenge, and prepare you for the next exciting chapter in your baking journey.
Content
- Cake Decorating Skills
- Advanced Bread making
- Plated Desserts
- Patisserie
- Sustainability
- Costings
- Food Hygiene
Career Paths
- Baker in the hospitality industry
- Business Owner
- Cake Decorator
- Commercial Baker
Progression
Entry requirements
- Achievement of L5 NC bakery or equivalent
- Industry experience will be considered as an alternative to the L5 Bakery
- Successful Completion of interview
- A skills test may be required for new applicants
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Stirling Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 6