Bake what you want

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Course Description and Outline

Course Title
Bake What You Want

Level of Course
Intermediate
Course Code
B5086; C5087

Duration in Weeks
10

Brief Description of

Course

What will the course

cover?

This course is for learners who have previously completed at least 20
weeks baking training at ISL or are experienced bakers, who would like to
perfect their skills. You will have minimum guidance given by the tutor.
The course will provide you with an opportunity to create different types of
pastries, cakes, breads and tarts. You will learn how to combine different
types of ingredients to create your bakes using basic and more complex
techniques.
You will learn the specialist vocabulary related to baking the items you
choose to make. You will weigh ingredients using digital scales and
convert between imperial and metric units when preparing recipes. You
will also prepare and compare baked items from different backgrounds,
depending on the diversity of the learners.

Entry Requirements

Basic cookery skills and experience in preparing and baking basic dough.
You must have done at least 20 weeks baking training with Idea Store
Learning or elsewhere;
Or you must have at least 1 year’s verifiable experience in commercial
baking.
Follow basic principles of food hygiene and health & safety in the kitchen.

Main Learning Outcomes for all Learners (Maximum of 5)

By the end of the course you will be able to:

1

Prepare 2 types of pastry used for tarts for example, rich sweet pastry and
nut flour pastry;

2

Prepare 2 types of frosted sponge or layer cakes;

3

Prepare 2 types of savoury tarts or pies;

4

Prepare 2 types of sweet tarts or pies;

5

Prepare 2 types of mini cakes or muffins.

Equipment Required

What will I need to

bring to class?

Your tutor will ask you to buy the ingredients needed, depending on what
you want to bake.
Bring a notebook, a pen and a folder to keep your notes and handouts in
good order.
You will also need to bring a plastic container with a lid to take your cakes,
pies and pastries home in. A cake container with a handle and clips is
recommended by the Tutor.

This is a brief description of the course content and is not definitive or exhaustive. The course content may be
subject to change without notice however the details above are intended to give a picture of the types of actives
which may be included on the course.

Course outlines provide a general summary of the contents and material to be covered during lessons. They are
subject to change at the discretion of teachers to meet the needs of learners and should not be regarded as
prescriptive lists of activities to be covered.
Course Outline V.5

What courses can I go

on to?

You can progress on to other intermediate or advanced cookery courses
on offer in our Service or elsewhere. You may also want to consider
starting your own small business.

What examination or assessment will there be and what will it involve?

There are no formal exams or assessments, but your tutor will ensure that you have understood all
the issues raised during the course.
• You will be encouraged to monitor your own progress.
• You will be taught as part of a group, your tutor will give demonstrations and you can work
individually or in groups.
• You will be given handouts and recipes.
• Your tutor will always check that everything is going well with your preparation and baking and
answer any questions you might have about your work.

How will I know I am making progress?
You will know from the quality of the items you prepare.

Your tutor will give you plenty of feedback as you work and discuss with you how to make the most
of your course.

You may also get feedback from other learners on the course.

Is there anything else I need to know?
You will have to buy and bring in most of the ingredients required for your preparations.

The tutor will choose what you will prepare for your first session. After that, you will have to agree
what you would like to prepare in subsequent sessions, with the tutor and buy and bring in the
ingredients as required.

Please also note that due to limited oven space, equipment and time, the quantities of whatever you
want to prepare will be limited in agreement with the tutor.

What if I want extra support? Contact the Learner Support and Advice Team
The Learner Support & Advice Team can support learners to help them achieve their education and
employment goals. Information, advice and guidance are given on a range of issues including
financial support, support available for learners who are disabled and learners with learning
difficulties. Come and see one of our experienced and friendly advisors who can help you make the
next step. For further information, text IDEA and your name to 07950 080 341 or email