Certificate in Baking (New Zealand Certificate in Baking - Level 3)
Food & Beverage
A course by
Wintec
A hands-on, industry-recognised qualification providing skills and knowledge for entry-level baking and hospitality roles. Students learn to prepare, bake and present a range of breads, biscuits, and cakes in a real-life kitchen environment.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Master fundamental baking techniques
Produce, finish, and present a range of classic and contemporary bakery items using appropriate processes and equipment.
Apply food safety and hygiene
Follow required food health and safety procedures and maintain a hygienic working environment.
Understand ingredient function
Demonstrate knowledge of flour, sugar, yeast, and other core bakery ingredients and their roles in product outcomes.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in Baking (NZ Certificate in Baking Level 3) is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in baking or hospitality. Students gain knowledge and practical experience in producing, finishing, and presenting a wide range of basic and contemporary bakery items. The programme is delivered over one semester, and includes full-time or part-time options, with learning taking place in a purpose-built training kitchen. This entry-level course prepares graduates for work as trainee bakers, baking apprentices, or café chefs.
Course Content
- Use of different flour types, sugar varieties, and yeast
- Ingredient ratios and baking techniques
- Food health and safety, hygiene processes and procedures
- Production of yeast-raised breads (baguettes, bagels, pizza bread, plaited loaves)
- Creation of biscuits and cookies
- Sweet and short pastry making skills
- Traditional cakes (lamingtons, Victoria sponge, berry friands, slices)
- Teamwork in bakery production
- Modules: Introduction to Baking, Baking Industry Essentials, Introduction to Craft Baking Skills, Bakery Café Assistant
What you need to know first
Open entry – no prior study or work experience required
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Baking
Food Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Baking apprentice
Trainee baker
Café chef
Self-employed baker