Course Description 
Want to develop your bakery skills? This course will help you gain the practical experience, knowledge and qualifications needed for a job in the Bakery Industry. The course is delivered by highly qualified lecturers with lots of experience within the Bakery Industry.
Your course will include a variety of hands-on practical and theory-based units:
- Craft Baking.
- Royal Icing & Sugar Paste skills.
- Aeration.
- Food Hygiene.
- Measuring and Mixing.
- Preparing to Work.
- Numeracy.
Language of instruction: English
Next Intake: This will be announced on EVA’s social media
Type of Learners: Post-secondary learners, working adults
Assessment modes: Written, oral and practical in all course programmes
Grading system: A to F system: A – 80-100, B 70-80, C 50-69, D 41-49 and F 0-40
Pass mark 50%
Mode of Learning: Part-time face-to-face
Breakdown of learning hours: 1 credit = 25 hours of learning. Per credit: Contact hours 20%; Supervision 20%; Practice 40%, Self-study and Assessment 20%.
Delivery of modules: Individual modules will be announced at the start of the programme to fit the work-based learning and practical schedules. Our programmes are structured around a modular system of qualifications, designed to provide flexibility and responsiveness to both learners and industry partners. Given the strong work-based learning component of our programmes, it is not always possible to apply a uniform delivery model across all courses. Therefore, modules may be delivered on a weekly, monthly, or semester basis, depending on the specific requirements of the course and the availability of industry placements.
The exact delivery structure for each module or programme will be announced by the respective trainer at the start of the course, taking into account:
- the availability of work-placement opportunities,
- the learners’ and workers’ schedules, and
- the capacity of host industries to accommodate training and practical experience.
This flexible approach ensures that EVA can maintain high-quality, relevant, and industry-aligned training, while supporting both learners’ educational needs and the realities of the workplace environment.
Exit Awards: Not Applicable
Fees: cfr individual qualifications
Location: EVA, Corradino Industrial Park, Paola
Links to:
Identita’ Malta
Student Agreement
Quality Manuals and EVA Policies
Category: Further Education up to L4
Learning Outcome
- Opportunities to work in the Bakery and Cake Decoration industry.
- Progression onto the NQ Bakery Level 6 (SCQF 6) on successfully completing the course.
- On successful completion of the course you can progress to NQ Bakery Level 6.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements:
- NPA Bakery Level 4 (SCQF Level 4); OR
- Three National 4 qualifications preferably including Home Economics or Health and Food Technology, plus English and Mathematics.
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience may be considered.
Additional selection requirements:
You’ll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you’re interested in this subject area or we’ll make an offer based on your application form.
ESOL entry requirements:
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Awarding Bodies
Name: Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
Website: https://scqf.org.uk/
Providers
Name: European Vocational Academy (EVA)
License: 2023-24
Website: https://www.europeanvocationalacademy.com/
Address: EVA / SALTWAVE LTD
KW14, Corradino Industrial Park
Paola PLA 3000, Malta
