Course details
This course is designed to provide students from a wide variety of backgrounds who are interested in obtaining a supervisory positions in the hospitality and bakery industry. It builds on the skills, knowledge and practical hands-on techniques gained to produce a range of bakery products to a satisfactory standard across Bread, Cake and Pastry Making.
At the end of the course, student may continue to Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts.
Course Syllabus
- Hand divide, shape and mould yeast dough
- Food Hygiene, Health & Safety at work
- Operate and monitor bakery machines
- Theory function of ingredients
- Processing concepts and techniques
- Mixing procedures and techniques
- Practical baking skills and techniques
- Bakery calculations, costing
- Finish batch bakery products
- Select, weigh and measure dough ingredients
- Evaluate quality of bakery product
- Knowledge and function of major ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, fat and other minor ingredients
- Piping, finishing and decorating skills
- Learn trouble-shooting techniques
Attendance
Participants must achieve at least 75% attendance (per module) in order to sit for the examination.
What qualification will be granted?
Learner who passed the examination will be awarded the Certificate of Proficiency in Baking issued by Baking Industry Training College.Entry Requirements
- Minimum 16 years old;
- Completed GCE ‘N’ Level or equivalent;
- Interview may be required if applicant does not meet the relevant entry requirement;
- Any equivalent qualification
Who will benefit?
Learners with special needs, Home Economic Students, New baking sales technicians, who need a refresher and baking enthusiasts wishing to develop new bakery products or increase their understanding of bread, cake and pastry technology.
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About Baking Industry Training College
we_they aims to promote greater environmental awareness and positive actions for the environment through offering suggestions on how to make a difference to both on and away from the training college. we_they seeks support from all staff, learners and colleagues who would like to make practical attempts to minimize the damage on planet earth. we_they has engaged in everything from reduce, reuse and recycle. To reduce energy consumption, conserve natural resources on a daily basis and cause staff productivity. we_they has a Go Green awareness campaign in we_they starts with our staff and learners. Visitors can find these initiatives around we_they. The Baking Industry Training College (we_they) began operations Sept 21st,1993 as a partnership between Prima Limited and the Productivity and Standards Board (now SPRING Singapore) to elevate Singapore's baking industry into a modern regional baking hub. we_they has since then acquired a reputation for its excellent standards and total dedication to the teaching of the baking craft. The college imparts practical hands-on, theoretical knowledge and conducts Continuing Education and Training (CET) programs and technical consultancy.
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