Bakery, Patisserie and Confectionery - Certificate

L2 Level 2
Full Time
1 September 2026 — 18 June 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

This bakery course includes a combination of practical and theory-based learning, along with homework and elements of Welsh language studies. Essential Skills Wales (ESW) is a mandatory component, alongside additional subjects related to the baking industry.

What you will study

You will follow units from the FDQ Bakery Certificate pathways and produce a range of items, including breads, biscuits, cakes, and pastries. Assessment will be carried out through continuous practical and theoretical work, alongside some exams and set homework.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs Grades A* - D including English Language (or equivalent). Satisfactory reference from Course Tutor. Alternatively, successful achievement of Level 1 and satisfactory reference. Satisfactory reference from School or College to indicate good behaviour, attendance and progress.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2026

End date

18 June 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

CTCC2F11
L2

Qualification

Bakery, Patisserie and Confectionery - Certificate

Career prospects & further study

78,000

Cardiff Capital Region currently has over 78,000 jobs in the Hospitality and Catering Sector and this is predicted to grow 6.3% by 2025. (EMSI 2021).

Part time or full time job in a bakery, A levels or hospitality & catering levels 2 or 3.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE