Certificate in Baking Technology

Programme Name: Certificate in Baking Technology
Programme Code: ucebatefx

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

 The Baking Technology Programme is designed to provide formal training for persons wishing to enter the Baking Industry. Participants are exposed to a variety of subjects and practical experiences that will assist in preparing them for the industry. The baking facilities in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management  were recently upgraded and now boast some of the latest technology in baking machinery and equipment.

The Baking Technology Certificate programme is an intensely practical programme that prepares its students to operate a baking entity.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The Baking Technology programme is a certificate programme that can be completed in two years, part-time or one year full-time. Participants in the full-time programme are required to be in class for five days per week, while part-time students attend one full day and one evening.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The programme prepares students by providing them with the skills to:

  • manage or supervise a baking facility
  • become a Pastry chef in a hotel
  • establish their own baking enterprise
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Persons applying for admission to the Baking Technology Certificate course will require:

  1. A minimum of 2 C.X.C General Proficiency passes at Grades I, II or III (grade III is accepted from June 1998) or G.C.E. O’Levels grades A, B or C including English Language.
  1. Mature entry : Individuals who have worked in the field for at least three years in a managerial position and can be recommended.

 

Detailed Programme Structure

Full Time

YEAR 1

(UCEBATEFX)
 
  Semester I
 
Module Code Module Name
Credits
  
BAK1001 Bread Making Theory 1
2
  
BAK1002 Bread Making Practical 1
2
  
BAK1003 Sanitation & Food Safety
2
  
BAK1004 Sweet Goods Theory 1
2
  
BAK1005 Sweet Goods Practical 1
2
  
BAK1007 Food Costing 1
2
  
COM1013 Certificate Communication A
2
  
CSP1001 Community Service Project
1
  
MKT1002 Marketing
3
  
  Semester 2
 
BAK2001 Bread Making Theory 2
2
  
BAK2002 Bread Making Practical 2
2
  
BAK2003 Sweet Goods Theory 2
2
  
BAK2004 Sweet Goods Practical 2
2
  
BAK2005 Bakery Science
2
  
BAK2006 Bakery Engineering
2
  
BAK2007 Food Costing 2
2
  
COM1014 Certificate Communication B
2
  
  Semester 3
 
BAK1019 Work Experience
0
  
 

Part Time

YEAR 1

(UCEBATEFX)
 
  Semester I
 
Module Code Module Name
Credits
  
BAK1001 Bread Making Theory 1
2
  
BAK1002 Bread Making Practical 1
2
  
BAK1003 Sanitation & Food Safety
2
  
BAK1007 Food Costing 1
2
  
COM1013 Certificate Communication A
2
  
  Semester 2    
BAK2001 Bread Making Theory 2
2
  
BAK2002 Bread Making Practical 2
2
  
BAK2005 Bakery Science
2
  
COM1013 Certificate Communication B
2
  

 

YEAR 2

(UCEBATEFX)
 
  Semester I
 
Module Code Module Name
Credits
  
BAK1004 Sweet Goods Theory 1
2
  
BAK1005 Sweet Goods Practical 1
2
  
  Semester 2    
BAK2003 Sweet Goods Theory 2
2
  
BAK2004 Sweet Goods Practical 2
2
  
BAK2006 Bakery Engineering
2
  
BAK1007 Food Costing 2
2
  
MAN2009 Managerial Skills
2