Level 2 Traineeship in Professional Bakery

Do you love to bake cakes and breads? Do you have a passion for pastry? Would you love a career working as a baker, or to start your own business? The Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 Diploma qualification in one year.

P11189
Bangor, Lisburn
Full-Time
Further Education
Hospitality & Catering

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Bangor.

Why Study This Course

Participants will develop practical bakery skills, including mixing, shaping, baking, decorating, and finishing a range of products. The programme also introduces foundational food preparation and hygiene practices to support progression within the bakery and wider food industry.

This hands-on traineeship provides practical experience in our bespoke kitchen environments. As part of their learning, all participants will complete practical bakery sessions in SERC’s training kitchens, gaining valuable industry-standard experience and building confidence in producing bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods.

A key feature of the course is industry work experience, giving learners the opportunity to explore different bakery roles and make informed decisions about their future career. This practical exposure supports career decision-making and enhances employability.

Ideal for school leavers who have achieved their GCSEs, this traineeship equips learners with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for a rewarding career in bakery or food production.

In addition to technical training, the course also develops a range of transferable (transversal) skills that are essential for employment, including:

* Problem solving

* Teamwork

* Communication

* Time management

* Entrepreneurship

Course Overview

This one year traineeship will be completed over 15 to 21 hours per week dependent on student's Essential Skills requirement.

The Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 qualification and will comprise the following key elements:

  • A main vocational based qualification
  • Vocational skills development
  • Transversal and digital skills
  • Work placement Literacy and numeracy qualifications at Level 2 (may include GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics)
  • Additional qualifications deemed necessary for work within a sector e.g Food Safety, Allergen Awareness 

You will need:

  • 4 GCSEs grade D-G, including grade E in Maths and grade E in English or equivalent

Applicants that have not obtained the above grades may be eligible to enrol upon a Traineeship programme dependent upon successful completion of literacy and / or numeracy pre-entry assessments as required. Please contact us for further information.

Bakery Skills Units

Demonstrate skills in processing bakery morning goods

Demonstrate skills in processing bread using Activated Dough Development

Demonstrate pre-bake skills in pastry based flour confectionery

Demonstrate bake and post-bake skills in cake and sponge flour confectionery

Demonstrate skills in using chocolate and ganache

Bakery Knowledge Units

Principles of flour in bakery

Principles of sugars and starches in bakery

Principles of egg and egg products in bakery

Principles of retarding and proving dough and process control

The principles of food safety for manufacturing

Enterprise Units

Principles of preparing a plan for food business

Principles of developing a food business idea

Principles of planning the marketing of food business products or services

Successful completion of this programme will equip you with the skills to start a career as a baker or pastry chef within the catering and hospitality sector, or to further training on a Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionary programme. The opportunity to link with our Enterprise Team and avail of support in starting your own small bakery business.

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Bangor.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Available Sessions

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Level 2 Traineeship in Professional Bakery
Y11189BF1A-26/27-FT
Bangor
31/08/2026
 16
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Level 2 Traineeship in Professional Bakery
Y11189LF1A-26/27-FT
Lisburn
31/08/2026
 16
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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