Higher Certificate in Pastry & Bakery
• NQF Level 5 • SAQA ID 99334) • 18 Months Part-Time
Driven by substantial TV exposure, the Pastry and Bakery Sector has been one of the most buoyant in recent years. Top retailers have invested in on-premise bakeries, niched patisseries and artisanal bread shops have sprung up in many suburbs, all focussed on producing fresh, high quality product.
Restaurants compete in delivering fantastic and innovative desserts to wow guests and be shared on social media. Exceptional skill in this area ensures employment opportunities at home and abroad and the foundation for future “own business” development. This programme has been re-engineered to allow working professionals to participate. Delivered on one full day per week over 18 months the programme comprises theory sessions in the classroom and application of these theories in purpose designed training kitchens.
Subject matter permitting some of the theory lessons will also be delivered using online / distance learning methodologies. Of all kitchen disciplines pastry work is notoriously challenging requiring precision in timing and measurement.
Learn the science and the art to produce consistent product. Unlike similar offerings the SHS programme goes beyond promotion of artisanal excellence and puts great effort in business aspects of the craft – commercial sustainability being a necessary emphasis in this post Covid era.
Consistent with the programmes stated exit level outcomes all modules are assessed in theoretical and practical exams.
Curriculum
Higher Certificate in Pastry & Bakery
• NQF Level 5 • SAQA ID 99334) • 18 Months Part-Time
Driven by substantial TV exposure, the Pastry and Bakery Sector has been one of the most buoyant in recent years. Top retailers have invested in on-premise bakeries, niched patisseries and artisanal bread shops have sprung up in many suburbs, all focussed on producing fresh, high quality product.
Restaurants compete in delivering fantastic and innovative desserts to wow guests and be shared on social media. Exceptional skill in this area ensures employment opportunities at home and abroad and the foundation for future “own business” development. This programme has been re-engineered to allow working professionals to participate. Delivered on one full day per week over 18 months the programme comprises theory sessions in the classroom and application of these theories in purpose designed training kitchens.
Subject matter permitting some of the theory lessons will also be delivered using online / distance learning methodologies. Of all kitchen disciplines pastry work is notoriously challenging requiring precision in timing and measurement.
Learn the science and the art to produce consistent product. Unlike similar offerings the SHS programme goes beyond promotion of artisanal excellence and puts great effort in business aspects of the craft – commercial sustainability being a necessary emphasis in this post Covid era.
Consistent with the programmes stated exit level outcomes all modules are assessed in theoretical and practical exams.
Curriculum
