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Cookery Course - QLS Endorsed
Thames College

Level 3 QLS Endorsed Course | Free PDF Certificate | Voiceover & Visual Elements Included | Instant Access

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
384 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
120 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Hardcopy CPD Certificate - £8.99
  • QLS Certificate - £129
Assessment details
  • Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Bread making is one of the oldest culinary skills known to humanity, yet it remains just as valued today in professional kitchens, artisan bakeries, and homes across the UK. This Cookery Course offers a detailed and structured learning experience focused on bread making – from mastering simple dough techniques to producing sourdough and other speciality breads. Learners are introduced to the essential tools, methods, and processes that form the foundation of modern and traditional bread baking. Each module is carefully designed to build on the last, offering you a complete view of how bread is created from scratch. Whether you're working towards a culinary career or simply want to refine your kitchen abilities, this course offers guidance and confidence to handle a wide variety of baking tasks.

Bread is more than just a staple food – it's also a symbol of creativity, skill, and heritage in many cultures. In the UK, there's a growing interest in fresh, handmade, and sustainable food products. The demand for skilled bakers is rising in both small bakeries and large food production environments. This course also supports those aiming to enter the hospitality sector or start their own bakery businesses. With step-by-step guidance, learners explore different mixing methods, shaping, fermentation processes, and recipes. By the end of this course, learners will have developed the skill set and knowledge base to produce consistently high-quality bread, suitable for both home and professional contexts.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing the course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify the core ingredients and their functions in bread making
  • Use essential bread-making equipment safely and efficiently
  • Apply different kneading, shaping, and proofing techniques
  • Create sourdough bread from a natural starter
  • Produce consistent results using the straight dough method
  • Follow recipes and adapt them for personal or commercial needs
  • Prepare a variety of baked products suitable for different markets

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Hardcopy CPD Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £8.99

You can also get a Printed Hardcopy CPD Certificate for only 8.99 GBP.

QLS Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £129

Upon successful completion of this course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —

  • 129 GBP within UK
  • 139 GBP for International Delivery (Postal Fees Included)

Assessment details

Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate

Included in course price

CPD

120 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

This course takes a complete approach to bread making. It begins with Module 01: Introduction to Bread Making, which explains types of bread, the science behind fermentation, and what makes quality bread.

Module 02: Equipment outlines essential tools, including mixing bowls, ovens, proofing baskets, and how to maintain them.

In Module 03: Basics of Baking, learners are guided through ingredients, measurement, and baking environment controls.

Module 04: Basic Techniques focuses on kneading, proofing, and shaping. Learners gain confidence in preparing consistent doughs.

Module 05: Make Your Own Sourdough introduces natural fermentation, maintaining a starter, and producing sourdough loaves.

Module 06: Making Bread Using Straight Dough offers an alternative method, ideal for commercial baking and quick turnaround.

Finally, Module 07: More Recipes features a range of specialty breads and ideas to expand a personal or professional menu.

Completing this course prepares learners for work in commercial bakeries, catering businesses, hotels, or starting an independent venture. It supports roles requiring efficiency, creativity, and consistency in food preparation. The course also improves employability by giving learners recognised skills in a growing sector.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals interested in starting a baking career
  • People wanting to open a café, home bakery or food business
  • Hospitality staff aiming to upgrade their kitchen skills
  • Hobbyists wanting to improve their bread making abilities
  • Career changers looking to enter the food sector

Requirements

No previous experience or qualifications are required to enroll in our course. This course is designed for anyone eager to learn, whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out. Join us and take the first step on this exciting path!

Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.

Career path

  • Artisan Baker – £22,000 to £35,000
  • Bread Maker – £20,000 to £28,000
  • Bakery Assistant – £18,000 to £24,000
  • Pastry Chef – £24,000 to £38,000
  • Catering Assistant – £19,000 to £25,000
  • Cook – £20,000 to £30,000

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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