Craft Baking @ SCQF Level 5

Introduction

If you enjoy baking then this is the course for you!

This class is for anyone looking to develop their knowledge and skills of baking on a personal or professional level.

Under the guidance and advice of our award-winning Chef Instructor Tony Budde, you will learn the skills and knowledge to make a variety of baked goods such as sausage rolls, apple turnovers, pancakes, profiteroles, jaffa cakes, bread, carrot cake and so much more.

Tony will guide you through the class, providing you with step-by-step instructions, assistance and advice throughout. You will work at your allocated professional cooking station and all ingredients, kitchen equipment and full recipes are provided (please bring tubs/containers to take home your baking)

Upon completion of the course you will be awarded a SQA Craft Bakery SCQF Level 5 qualification.

Course code

SCRB

Location

Dumfries and Stranraer Campus

Duration

3 hours per week x 12 weeks

6 hours per week x 6 weeks

Price

£175.00

Availability

Location: Dumfries
Induction Night – 20 Aug 2025 17:30
Evening 1 – 03 Sep 2025 17:30
Evening 2 – 10 Sep 2025 17:30
Evening 3 – 17 Sep 2025 17:30
Evening 4 – 24 Sep 2025 17:30
Evening 5 – 01 Oct 2025 17:30
Evening 6 – 08 Oct 2025 17:30
Evening 7 – 29 Oct 2025 17:30
Evening 8 – 05 Nov 2025 17:30
Evening 9 – 12 Nov 2025 17:30
Evening 10 – 19 Nov 2025 17:30
Evening 11 – 03 Dec 2025 16:30
Evening 12 – 10 Dec 2025 17:30
Induction Night – 21 Aug 2025 17:30
Evening 1 – 04 Sep 2025 17:30
Evening 2 – 11 Sep 2025 17:30
Evening 3 – 18 Sep 2025 17:30
Evening 4 – 25 Sep 2025 17:30
Evening 5 – 02 Oct 2025 17:30
Evening 6 – 09 Oct 2025 17:30
Evening 7 – 30 Oct 2025 17:30
Evening 8 – 06 Nov 2025 17:30
Evening 9 – 13 Nov 2025 17:30
Evening 10 – 20 Nov 2025 17:30
Evening 11 – 04 Dec 2025 17:30
Evening 12 – 11 Dec 2025 17:30

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements, however having a keen interest in baking for personal or professional development would be beneficial.

Important Notice for All Course Attendees To attend and complete the course, you must bring valid photographic identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • A valid UK passport
  • A full or provisional UK driving licence

Please note:
Failure to present a valid photo ID on the day may result in you being unable to complete the course. This requirement is part of our compliance procedures and is essential for verifying participant identity. Thank you for your cooperation.

Course Content

This 12 week (evening) or 6 week (day) course will cover a huge variety of craft baking skills that will enable you to create some great pieces of baking!

You will create your very own puff pastry products, for example: Sausage rolls; Eclairs and the fillings. You will also create a variety of garnishes, which include ganache, syrups, icing & buttercream.

Throughout the course you will also get the opportunity to learn the vital skills to make the perfect bread and rolls, of all sorts of varieties.

plus so much more!!!

For full details of the qualification please visit https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/66380.html

Assessments

In order to achieve the SCQF 5 qualification, you will be expected to complete theory work from the supplied workbook, at home, each week.
You will also undertake practical assessments throughout the duration of the course.

Progression

At the end of the course you will have the necessary knowledge and skills to begin a career in the hospitality/bakery industry i.e. cafes,coffee shops & pattisseries.

Course Contact Details

If you would like more information or to reserve a place on a course, please get in touch.

Telephone: 01387 734199
E-mail: shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk

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Testimonial

I completed the Masterchef course last year and enjoyed it so much that when I saw Craft Bakery come up with Tony Budde, I signed up straight away.

It’s a great way to be social, especially over the winter and I’m using the skills I learn outside of the course too. My family have been enjoying the results of my home baking! – Linda McKechnie

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