REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM
FOR
BAKING TECHNOLOGY
KNQF LEVEL: 5
PROGRAMME CODE:0721 554B
TVET CDACC
P.O. BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI
First published 2019
Revised 2024
Copyright © 2024, TVET CDACC
All rights reserved. No part of this curriculum may be reproduced, distributed, or
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other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to
the Council Secretary/CEO, at the address below:
Council Secretary/CEO
TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
P.O. Box 15745–00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: cdacc.tvet@gmail.com
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FOREWORD
The provision of quality education and training is fundamental to the Government’s
overall strategy for social economic development. Quality education and training will
contribute to achievement Kenya’s development blue print and sustainable development
goals.
Reforms in the education sector are necessary for the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030
and meeting the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The education sector had
to be aligned to the Constitution and this resulted to the formulation of the Policy
Framework for Reforming Education and Training. A key feature of this policy is the
radical change in the design and delivery of the TVET training. This policy document
requires that training in TVET be competency based, curriculum development be industry
led, certification be based on demonstration of competence and mode of delivery allows
for multiple entry and exit in TVET programmes.
These reforms demand that Industry takes a leading role in curriculum development to
ensure the curriculum addresses its competence needs. It is against this background that
this Curriculum has been developed.
It is my conviction that this curriculum will play a great role towards development of
competent human resource for the Food Processing sector’s growth and sustainable
development.
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TVET
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
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PREFACE
Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform the country into a newly industrializing, “middle-
income country providing a high-quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030”. Kenya
intends to create a globally competitive and adaptive human resource base to meet the
requirements of a rapidly industrializing economy through life-long education and
training. TVET has a responsibility of facilitating the process of inculcating knowledge,
skills and attitudes necessary for catapulting the nation to a globally competitive country,
hence the paradigm shift to embrace Competency Based Education and Training (CBET).
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act No. 29 of 2013 on Reforming
Education and Training in Kenya, emphasized the need to reform curriculum
development, assessment and certification. This called for a shift to CBET to address the
mismatch between skills acquired through training and skills needed by industry as well
as increase the global competitiveness of Kenyan labour force.
TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC)
in conjunction with Cake Bakers and Decorators Sector Skills Advisory Committee
(SSAC) and Nairobi College of Bread and Confectionery Technology have developed
this curriculum.
This curriculum has been developed following the CBET framework policy; the CBETA
standards and guidelines provided by the TVET Authority and the Kenya National
Qualification framework designed by the Kenya National Qualification Authority.
The curriculum is designed and organized with an outline of learning outcomes;
suggested delivery methods, training/learning resources and methods of assessing the
trainee’s achievement. The curriculum is competency-based and allows multiple entry
and exit to the course.
I am grateful to the Council Secretariat, Technical Committee, Cake Bakers and
Decorators SSAC, expert workers and all those who participated in the development of
this curriculum.
COUNCIL CHAIR
TVET CDACC
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This curriculum has been designed for competency-based training and has independent
units of learning that allow the trainee flexibility in entry and exit. In developing the
curriculum, significant involvement and support was received from various
organizations.
I appreciate Nairobi College of Bread and Confectionery Technology and Cake Bakers
and Decorators Sector Skills Advisory Committee (SSAC) who enabled the development
of this curriculum.
I recognize with appreciation the role of the SSAC in ensuring that competencies
required by the industry are addressed in this curriculum. I also thank all stakeholders in
the Food Processing sector for their valuable input and all those who participated in the
process of developing this curriculum.
I am convinced that this curriculum will go a long way in ensuring that workers in Food
Processing sector will acquire competencies that will enable them to perform their work
more efficiently.
COUNCIL SECRETARY/CEO
TVET CDACC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD................................................................................................................................
PREFACE....................................................................................................................................
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT..........................................................................................................
ACRONYMS...............................................................................................................................
KEY TO UNIT CODE..............................................................................................................
COURSE OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................
BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING...................................................................................................
DIGITAL LITERACY..................................................................................................................
COMMUNICATION SKILLS...................................................................................................
WORK ETHICS AND PRACTICES........................................................................................
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS................................................................................................
COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING.........................................................................................
BAKERY RAW MATERIALS..................................................................................................
BAKERY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT....................................................................................
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING.................................................................................................
PRODUCTION OF YEAST PRODUCTS................................................................................
CAKE PRODUCTION...............................................................................................................
CAKE DECORATION...............................................................................................................
PASTRY PRODUCTION...........................................................................................................
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ACRONYMS
AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
BC Basic Competency
CDACC Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
CR Core Competency
2D Two Dimensional
HIV Human Immuno-deficiency Virus
BT Baking Technology
FOP Food Processing
ICT Information Communication Technology
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
NEMA National Environmental Management Authority
OSHA Occupation Safety and Health Act
OSHS Occupation Safety and Health Standards
PESTEL Political Economic Social Technological Environmental and Legal
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
SSAC Sector Skills Advisory Committee
SWOT Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats
TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training
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KEY TO UNIT CODE
FOP/CU/BT/BC/01/5/B
Industry or sector
Curriculum
Occupational area
Type of Unit
Unit number
Competency level
Version control
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Baking Technology Level 5 qualification consists of competencies that an individual
must posses to offer baking technology services. It involves producing yeast products,
producing cakes, decorating cakes and producing pastry products.
The units of learning comprising Baking Technology Level 5 qualification include the
following basic, common and core units.
Basic Units of Learning
Unit Code Unit Title Duration Credit factor
in Hours
FOP/CU/BT/BC/01/5/B Digital Literacy 80 8.0
FOP/CU/BT/BC/02/5/B Communication Skills 40 4.0
FOP/CU/BT/BC/03/5/B Work Ethics and 50 5.0
Practices
FOP/CU/BT/BC/04/5/B Entrepreneurial Skills 60 6.0
Total 230 23.0
Common Units of Learning
Unit Code Unit Title Duration in Credit
Hours factor
FOP/CU/BT/CC/01/5/B Bakery raw 45 4.5
materials
FOP/CU/BT/CC/02/5/B Bakery plant and 45 4.5
equipment
Total 90 9.0
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Core Units of Learning
Unit Code Unit Title Duration Credit
in Hours factor
FOP/CU/BT/CR/01/5/B Production of yeast products 150 15.0
FOP/CU/BT/CR/02/5/B Cake production 130 13.0
FOP/CU/BT/CR/03/5/B Cake decoration 180 18.0
FOP/CU/BT/CR/04/5/B Pastry products production 120 12.0
FOP/CU/BT/CR/05/5/B Industrial attachment 480 48.0
Total 0 1060
Grand total 1380 138.0
Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum
requirements:
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain)
Or
b) Certificate in Baking Technology Level 4
And/or
c) Equivalent qualifications as determined by the relevant regulatory body.
Credit Accumulation, Transfer and Exemptions
TVET CDACC guidelines on credit accumulation and transfer shall apply.
Trainer Qualifications
Qualifications of a trainer for Baking Technology Level 5 include:
a) Possession of a higher qualification than Baking Technology Level 5 or in related
trade area; and
b) Licence by TVETA.
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Industry Placement/Training
An individual enrolled in this course will undergo industry training for a miminum period
of 480 hours in a baking facility.
Assessment
The course shall be assessed formatively and summatively:
a) During formative assessment all performance criteria shall be assessed based
on performance criteria weighting.
b) Summative assessment shall focus more on critical aspects of the Unit of
competency.
c) During summative assessment basic and common units shall be integrated or
assessed concurrently with the core units.
d) Formative and summative assessment weights shall constitute 60% and 40%
of the overall score respectively.
e) Theory and practical weight shall be 40:60 respectively for each unit of
learning;
f) For a candidate to be declared competent in a unit of competency, the
candidate must meet the following conditions:
i) Obtained at least 40% in theory assessment in formative and summative
assessments.
ii) Obtained at least 50% in practical assessment in formative and summative
assessment where applicable.
iii) Obtained at least 50% in the weighted results between formative
assessment and summative assessment where the former constitutes 60%
and the latter 40% of the overall score.
g) Assessment performance rating for each unit of competency shall be as
follows:
MARKS COMPETENCE RATING
80 -100 Mastery
65 - 79 Proficiency
50 - 64 Competent
49 and below Not Yet Competent
Y Assessment Malpractice/irregularities
h) Assessment for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may lead to award of
part and/or full qualification
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Certification
An individual will be awarded a Certificate of Competency on demonstration of
competence in a core unit of competency. To be awarded Full Baking Technology Level
5 certificate, an individual must demonstrate competence in all the units of competency in
this qualification pack.
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BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING
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DIGITAL LITERACY
UNIT CODE: FOP/CU/BT/BC/01/5/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Apply Digital Literacy
Duration of Unit: 80 Hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy. It involves
operating computer devices, solving tasks using the Office suite, managing data and
information, performing online communication and collaboration, applying cybersecurity
skills and job entry techniques, and performing jobs online.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Operate Computer Devices
2. Solve Tasks Using Office Suite
3. Manage Data and Information
4. Perform Online Communication and Collaborations
5. Apply Cybersecurity Skills
6. Perform Online Jobs
7. Apply job entry techniques.
Learning Outcomes, Content, and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
1. Operate ● Meaning and importance of digital ● Observation
computer literacy ● Written
devices ● Functions and Uses of Computers assessment
● Classification of computers ● Oral
● Components of a computer system assessment
● Computer Hardware ● Practical
The System Unit E.g. assessment
Motherboard, CPU, casing
Input Devices e.g. Pointing,
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
keying, scanning,
voice/speech recognition,
direct data capture devices.
Output Devices e.g. hardcopy
output and softcopy output
Storage Devices e.g. main
memory e.g. RAM, secondary
storage (Solid state devices,
Hard Drives, CDs & DVDs,
Memory cards, Flash drives
Computer Ports e.g. HDMI,
DVI, VGA, USB type C etc.
● Classification of computer
software
● Operating system functions
● Procedure for turning/off a
computer
● Mouse use techniques
● Keyboard Parts and Use
Techniques
● Desktop Customization
● File and Files Management
using an operating system
● Computer Internet Connection
Options
Mobile Networks/Data Plans
Wireless Hotspots
Cabled (Ethernet/Fiber)
Dial-Up
Satellite
● Computer external devices
management
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
Device connections
Device controls (volume
controls and display
properties)
2. Solve tasks ● Meaning and Importance of Word ● Observation
using Office Processing ● Portfolio of
suite ● Examples of Word Processors Evidence
● Working with word documents ● Project
Open and close word ● Written
processor assessment
Create a new document ● Practical
Save a document assessment
Switch between open ● Oral
documents assessment
● Enhancing productivity
Set basic options/preferences
Help resources
Use magnification/zoom tools
Display, hide built-in tool bar
Using navigation tools
● Typing Text
● Document editing (copy, cut, paste
commands, spelling and Grammar
check)
● Document formatting
Formatting text
Formatting paragraph
Formatting styles
Alignment
Creating tables
Formatting tables
● Graphical objects
Insert object (picture, drawn
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
object)
Select an object
Edit an object
Format an object
● Document Print setup
Page layout,
Margins set up
Orientation.
● Word Document Printing
● Meaning & Importance of
electronic spreadsheets
● Components of Spreadsheets
● Application areas of spreadsheets
● Using spreadsheet application
Parts of Excel screen: ribbon,
formula bar, active cell, name
box, column letter,row
number, Quick Access
Toolbar.
Cell Data Types
Block operations
Arithmetic operators (formula
bar (-, +, *, /).
Cell Referencing
● Data Manipulation
Using Functions (Sum,
Average, SumIF, Count, Max,
Max, IF, Rank, Product, mode
etc)
Using Formulae
Sorting data
Filtering data
Visual representation using
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
charts
● Worksheet printing
● Electronic Presentations
● Meaning and Importance of
electronic presentations
● Examples of Presentation
Software
● Using the electronic presentation
application
Parts of the PowerPoint
screen (slide navigation pane,
slide pane, notes, the ribbon,
quick access toolbar, and
scroll bars).
Open and close presentations
Creating Slides (Insert new
slides, duplicate, or reuse
slides.)
Text Management (insert,
delete, copy, cut and paste,
drag and drop, format, and
use spell check).
Use magnification/zoom tools
Apply or change a theme.
Save a presentations
Switch between open
presentations
● Developing a presentation
Presentation views
Slides
Master slide
● Text
Editing text
Formatting
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
Tables
Charts
Using charts
Organization charts
Graphical objects
Insert, manipulate
Drawings
Prepare outputs
Applying slide effects and
transitions
Check and deliver
Spell check a presentation
Slide orientation
Slide shows, navigation
Print presentations (slides and
handouts)
3. Manage Meaning of Data and Observation
Data and information Portfolio of
Information Importance and Uses of data and Evidence
information Project
Types of internet services Written
Communication Services assessment
Information Retrieval Practical
Services assessment
File Transfer Oral
World Wide Web Services assessment
Web Services
Automatic Network Address
Configuration
NewsGroup
Ecommerce
Types of Internet Access
Applications
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
Web browsing concepts
Key concepts
Security and safety
Web browsing
Using the web browser
Tools and settings
Clearing Cache and cookies
URIs
Bookmarks
Web outputs
Web based information
Search
Critical evaluation of
information
Copyright, data protection
Downloads Management
Performing Digital Data Backup
(Online and Offline)
Emerging issues in internet
4. Perform online Netiquette principles Observation
communication Communication concepts Portfolio of
and collaboration Online communities Evidence
Communication tools Project
Email concepts Written
Using email assessment
Sending email Practical
Receiving email assessment
Tools and settings Oral
Organizing email assessment
Digital content copyright and
licenses
Online collaboration tools
Online Storage (Google
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
Drive)
Online productivity
applications (Google Docs &
Forms)
Online meetings (Google
Meet/Zoom)
Online learning environments
Online calendars (Google
Calendars)
Social networks
(Facebook/Twitter - Settings
& Privacy)
Preparation for online
collaboration
Common setup features
Setup
Mobile collaboration
Key concepts
Using mobile devices
Applications
Synchronization
5. Apply ● Data protection and privacy Observation
cybersecurity Confidentiality of Portfolio of
skills data/information Evidence
Integrity of data/information Project
Availability of Written
data/information assessment
● Internet security threats Practical
Malware attacks assessment
Social engineering attacks Oral
Distributed denial of service assessment
(DDoS)
Man-in-the-middle attack
(MitM)
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
Password attacks
IoT Attacks
Phishing Attacks
Ransomware
Computer threats and crimes
Cybersecurity control measures
Physical Controls
Technical/Logical Controls
(Passwords,PINs, Biometrics)
Operational Controls
● Laws governing protection of ICT
in Kenya
The Computer Misuse and
Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of
2018
The Data Protection Act No.
24 Of 2019
6. Perform Online Introduction to online working Observation
Jobs Types of online Jobs Portfolio of
Online job platforms Evidence
Remotask Project
Data annotation tech Written
Cloud worker assessment
Upwork Practical
Oneforma assessment
Appen Oral
Online account and profile assessment
management
Identifying online jobs/job
bidding
Online digital identity
Executing online tasks
Management of online payment
accounts.
7. Apply job entry ● Types of job opportunities Observation
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
techniques ● Self employment Oral
● Service provision assessment
● product development Portfolio of
● salaried employment evidence
Third party
Sources of job opportunities
report
Resume/ curriculum vitae Written
What is a CV assessment
How long should a CV be
What to include in a AC
Format of CV
How to write a good CV
Don’ts of writing a CV
Job application letter
What to include
Addressing a cover letter
Signing off a cover letter
Portfolio of Evidence
● Academic credentials
● Letters of commendations
● Certification of participations
● Awards and decorations
Interview skills
● Listening skills
● Grooming
● Language command
● Articulation of issues
● Body language
● Time management
● Honesty
Generally knowledgeable in
current affairs and technical area
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Suggested Methods Instruction
● Instructor-led facilitation using active learning strategies
● Demonstration by trainer
● Practical work by trainees
● Viewing of related videos
● Group discussions
● Project
● Role play
● Case study
Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees
● 25 computers with the following software:
Windows/Linux/Macintosh Operating System
Microsoft Office Software
Google Workspace Account
Antivirus Software
● 2 Printers
● Printing Papers
● External storage media
● 1 Projector
● 1 Whiteboard
● 1 Smartboard/Smart TV (Where applicable)
● Assorted whiteboard markers
● Internet connection
● 5 samples of CVs
● 5 samples of job applications
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS
UNIT CODE: FOP/CU/BT/BC/02/5/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Apply Communication Skills
Duration of Unit: 40 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to apply communication skills. It involves
applying communication channels, written, non-verbal, oral, and group communication
skills.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Apply communication channels.
2. Apply written communication skills.
3. Apply non-verbal skills.
4. Apply oral communication skills.
5. Apply group communication skills.
Learning Outcomes, Content, and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Apply Communication process Oral questions
communication Principles of effective Written assessment
channels communication Observation
Channels/medium/modes Portfolio of
of communication Evidence
Factors to consider when Practical
selecting a channel of assessment
communication Third party report
Barriers to effective
communication
Flow/patterns of
communication
Sources of information
Organizational policies
2. Apply written Types of written Oral assessment
communication communication Written assessment
skills Elements of Observation
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
communication Portfolio of
Organization Evidence
requirements for written Practical
communication assessment
Third party report
3. Apply non-verbal Utilize body language and Oral assessment
communication gestures Written assessment
skills Apply body posture Observation
Apply workplace dressing Portfolio of
code Evidence
Practical
assessment
Third party report
4. Apply oral Types of oral Oral assessment
communication communication pathways Written assessment
skills Effective questioning Observation
techniques Portfolio of
Workplace etiquette Evidence
Active listening Practical
assessment
Third party report
5. Apply group Establishing rapport Oral assessemnt
discussion skills Facilitating resolution of Written assessment
issues Observation
Developing action plans Portfolio of
Group organization Evidence
techniques Practical
Turn-taking techniques assessment
Conflict resolution
techniques
Team-work
Suggested Methods of Instruction
Discussion
Roleplaying
Simulation
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Direct instruction
Demonstration
Field trips
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Recommended Resources for 25 trainees
General Resources Tools and Materials and Supplies
Equipment
25 Desktop Mobile phones Flashcards
computers/laptops
Internet connection Flip charts
1 Projector 2 packets of assorted
1 Printer colors of whiteboard
marker pens
1 Whiteboard Printing papers
Report writing templates
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WORK ETHICS AND PRACTICES
UNIT CODE: FOP/CU/BT/BC/03/5/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Apply work ethics and practices.
Duration of Unit: 50 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves
the ability to: conduct self-management, promote ethical work practices and values,
promote teamwork, manage workplace conflicts, maintain professional and personal
development, apply problem-solving, and promote customer care.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Apply self-management skills
2. Promote ethical practices and values
3. Promote Teamwork
4. Maintain professional and personal development
5. Apply Problem-solving skills
6. Promote Customer care.
Learning Outcomes, Content, and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Apply self- ● Self-awareness ● Observation
management skills ● Formulating personal vision, ● Written assessment
mission, and goals ● Oral assessment
● Healthy lifestyle practices ● Third party reports
● Strategies for overcoming work ● Portfolio of evidence
challenges ● Project
● Emotional intelligence ● Practical
Coping with Work Stress.
Assertiveness versus
aggressiveness and passiveness
● Developing and maintaining
high self-esteem
● Developing and maintaining
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
positive self-image
● Time management
● Setting performance targets
● Monitoring and evaluating
performance targets
2. Promote ethical work ● Integrity ● Observation
practices and values ● Core Values, ethics and beliefs ● Written assessment
● Patriotism ● Oral assessment
● Professionalism ● Third party reports
● Organizational codes of ● Portfolio of evidence
conduct ● Project
● Industry policies and ● Practical
procedures
3. Promote Teamwork Types of teams ● Observation
Team building ● Written assessment
Individual responsibilities in a team ● Oral assessment
Determination of team roles and ● Third party reports
objectives ● Portfolio of evidence
Team parameters and relationships ● Project
Benefits of teamwork ● Practical
Qualities of a team player
Leading a team
Team performance and evaluation
Conflicts and conflict resolution
Gender and diversity
mainstreaming
Developing Healthy workplace
relationships
Adaptability and flexibility
Coaching and mentoring skills
4. Maintain professional ● Personal vs professional ● Observation
and personal development and growth ● Written assessment
development ● Avenues for professional ● Oral assessment
growth ● Third party reports
● Recognizing career ● Portfolio of evidence
advancement ● Project
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
● Training and career ● Practical
opportunities
● Assessing training needs
● Mobilizing training resources
● Licenses and certifications for
professional growth and
development
● Pursuing personal and
organizational goals
● Managing work priorities and
commitments
● Dynamism and on-the-job
learning
5. Apply Problem- ● Causes of problems ● Observation
solving skills ● Methods of solving problems ● Written assessment
● Problem-solving process ● Oral assessment
● Decision making ● Third party reports
● Creative thinking and critical ● Portfolio of evidence
thinking process in ● Project
development of innovative and ● Practical
practical solutions
6. Promote Customer ● Identifying customer needs ● Observation
Care ● Qualities of good customer ● Written assessment
service ● Oral assessment
● Customer feedback methods ● Third party reports
● Resolving customer ● Portfolio of evidence
concerns ● Project
● Customer outreach programs ● Practical
● Customer retention
Suggested Methods of Instruction
● Instructor lead facilitation of theory using active learning strategies.
● Demonstrations
● Simulation/Role play
● Group Discussion
● Presentations
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● Projects
● Case studies
● Assignments
Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees
● Computers
● Stationery
● Charts
● Video clips
● Audio tapes
● Radio sets
● TV sets
● LCD projectors
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ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS
UNIT CODE: FOP/CU/BT/BC/04/5/B
Relationship to occupational standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply Entrepreneurial skills.
Duration of unit: 60 hours
Unit Description:
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate an understanding of
entrepreneurship. It involves demonstrating an understanding of financial literacy,
applying entrepreneurial concepts identifying entrepreneurship opportunities, applying
business legal aspects, and developing business innovative strategies and business plans.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Apply financial literacy
2. Apply the entrepreneurial concept
3. Identify entrepreneurship opportunities
4. Apply business legal aspects
5. Innovate Business Strategies
6. Develop business plan
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content Methods
1. Apply financial Personal finance Observation
literacy management Project
Balancing between needs Written assessment
and wants Oral assessment
Budget Preparation Third party report
Saving management Interviews
Factors to consider when
deciding where to save
Debt management
Factors to consider before
taking a loan
Investment decisions
Types of investments
Factors to consider when
investing money
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Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content Methods
Insurance services
insurance products available
in the market
Insurable risks
2.Apply entrepreneurial Difference between Observation
concept Entrepreneurs and Business Project
persons Written assessment
Types of entrepreneurs Oral assessment
Ways of becoming an Third party report
entrepreneur
Characteristics of
Entrepreneurs
salaried employment and
self-employment
Requirements for entry into
self-employment
Roles of an Entrepreneur in
an enterprise
Contributions of
Entrepreneurship
3.Identify Sources of business ideas Observation
entrepreneurship Factors to consider when Project
opportunities evaluating business Written assessment
opportunity Oral assessment
Business life cycle Third party report
4.Apply business legal Forms of business Observation
aspects ownership Project
Business registration and Written assessment
licensing processing Oral assessment
Types of contracts and Third party report
agreements
Employment laws
Taxation laws
5.Innovate business Creativity in business Observation
Strategies Innovative business Project
strategies Written assessment
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Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content Methods
Entrepreneurial Linkages Oral assessment
ICT in business growth and Third party report
development
6.Develop Business Plan Business description Observation
Marketing plan Written assessment
Organizational/Management Project
plan Oral assessment
Production/operation plan Third party report
Financial plan
Executive summary
Business plan presentation
Business idea incubation
Suggested Methods of Instruction
Direct instruction with active learning strategies
Project (Business plan)
Case studies
Field trips
Group Discussions
Demonstration
Question and answer
Problem solving
Experiential
Team training
Guest speakers
Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees
5 Case studies
5 Business plan templates
10 Computers
1 Overhead projectors
Internet
Video clips
5 Newspapers and Handouts
5 Business Journals
25 sets of Writing materials
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COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING
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BAKERY RAW MATERIALS
UNIT CODE: FOP/CU/BT/CC/01/5/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate understanding of bakery raw
material
Duration of Unit: 45 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate understanding of wheat flour
and other flours used in baking. It also entails demonstrating understanding of leavening
agents, fats and oils, moistening agents, sweeteners, flavouring and colouring agents,
additives, fruits and nuts as raw materials in baking and packaging materials used in
baking.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of:
1. Wheat flour
2. Other flours used in baking
3. Leavening agents
4. Fats and oils
5. Moistening agents
6. Sweeteners
7. Flavouring and colouring agents
8. Additives
9. Fruits and nuts
10. Packaging materials used in baking
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment Methods
1. Demonstrate Written tests
Wheat flour:
understanding of Observation
Types of wheat
wheat flour as a Interviewing
Composition
bakery raw Types of flour
material Flour characteristics
Flour physical properties
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Flour storage
2. Demonstrate Written tests
Other flours used in baking:
understanding of Observation
other flours used Identification Interviewing
in baking Characteristics
Uses and functions
Physical properties
Written tests
3. Demonstrate Leavening agents:
Interviewing
understanding of Introduction
leavening agents Types
as raw materials physical properties
in baking Uses and functions
Storage
Written tests
4. Demonstrate Fats and oils
understanding of Interviewing
Definition
fats and oils as Sources
raw materials in Types of fats and oils
baking Spoilage and preservation
Uses and functions
Written tests
5. Demonstrate Moistening agents:
understanding of Interviewing
Definition of terms
moistening Types
agents as raw Characteristics
materials in Uses in bakery
baking Storage
Written tests
6. Demonstrate Sweeteners:
understanding of Interviewing
Definition of terms
sweeteners as Sources
raw materials in Types
baking Processing
physical properties
Functions in bakery
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Storage
Written tests
7. Demonstrate Flavouring and colouring agents
understanding of Interviewing
Definition
flavouring and Sources
colouring agents Types
as raw materials Uses/roles in baking
in baking physical components
Storage
Written tests
8. Demonstrate Additives:
understanding of Definition Interviewing
additives as raw Sources
materials in Types
baking Characteristics
Uses/roles
Chemical properties
Storage
Fruits and nuts: Written tests
9. Demonstrate
Types
understanding of Interviewing
Characteristics
fruits and nuts as
Uses /roles
raw materials in
Physical properties
baking
Written tests
10. Demonstrate Packaging materials:
understanding of Interviewing
Types and sizes
packaging Quality
materials used in
baking
Suggested Methods of Delivery:
Direct instruction
Assignments
Field trips
Discussions
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Demonstration by trainer
Practice by trainee
List of Recommended Resources:
Computers
Stationery
Internet
Projectors
Charts
Assorted samples of baking raw materials
Labortory resources:
o Reagents
o Apparatus
Assorted samples
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BAKERY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
UNIT CODE: FOP/CU/BT/CC/02/5/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate understanding of bakery plant
and equipment.
Duration of Unit: 45 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate understanding of plant lay-out,
equipment and machinery, maintenance, hygiene, safety and security.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of:
1. Plant lay-out
2. Equipment and machinery
3. Hygiene
4. Safety
5. Security
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment Methods
1. Demonstrate Bakery plant lay-out Written tests
understanding of Introduction Interviewing
bakery plant lay- Development of bakery
out technology
Bakery siting and location
Sections in a bakery plant
Flow charts
Legislation
2. Demonstrate Bakery equipment and Written tests
understanding of machinery Interviewing
bakery Definition of terms
equipment and Selection
machinery Use and care
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Emerging equipment and
machinery
Bakery hygiene Written tests
3. Demonstrate
Importance
understanding of Interviewing
Basic hygiene rules
bakery hygiene
Cleaning agents
Cleaning materials and
equipment
Cleaning of different
surfaces
Legislation
Bakery safety Written tests
4. Demonstrate
Requirements
understanding of Interviewing
Precautions
safety in the
Fire safety
bakery
First aid
Legislation
Bakery security Written tests
5. Demonstrate
Importance
understanding of Interviewing
Security systems
security in the
Personnel
bakery
Suggested Methods of Delivery:
Direct instruction
Assignments
Field trips
Discussions
List of Recommended Resources:
Computers
Stationery
Internet
Projectors
Charts
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CORE UNITS OF LEARNING
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PRODUCTION OF YEAST PRODUCTS
UNIT CODE: FOP/CU/BT/CR/01/5/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Produce yeast products
Duration of Unit: 150 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to produce yeast products. It involves
planning and preparing for production of yeast products, weighing of ingredients, dough
processing (dough making, fermentation, scaling, moulding and proofing) and baking of
yeast products. It also entails preparation of yeast products for display and dispatch
(cooling, slicing, wrapping and packaging).
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
1. Plan and prepare for production of yeast products
2. Prepare yeast dough
3. Process the dough for baking
4. Prepare oven for baking yeast product
5. Prepare yeast products for display and dispatch
6. Prepare and bake selected yeast products
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment Methods
1. Plan and Written test
prepare for Introduction to baking of yeast Observation
production of products Oral
yeast products Definition of terms questioning
Safety in the bakery Interview
Food hygiene and sanitation Third party
Yeast products ingredients report
Yeast products preparation
methods
Types of yeast products
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Legal framework relating to
baked products
Costing of products
Waste management
2. Prepare yeast Written tests
dough Yeast product recipe balancing Oral
Yeast products ingredients questioning
Tools and equipment for dough Interview
making and their uses Third party
Methods of dough preparation report
Dough preparation faults:
causes and remedies
3. Prepare dough Written test
for baking Tools and equipment for dough Oral
processing questioning
Processing of dough Interview
o Dough fermentation Third party
o Dough scaling report
o Dough moulding
o Dough panning
o Dough proofing
Dough processing faults:
Causes and remedies
4. Prepare oven Written test
for baking Baking tools and equipment Oral
yeast product Oven setting and control questioning
Baking faults in yeast products: Interview
Causes and remedies Third party
report
5. Prepare yeast Written test
products for Tools and equipment used in Oral
display and preparing yeast products for
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dispatch display and dispatch questioning
Materials for wrapping and Interview
packaging yeast products Third party
Slicing of bread report
Packaging of various yeast
products
Storage of yeast products
6. Prepare and Observation
bake selected Baking of yeast products Oral
yeast products o Recipe questioning
balancing/adjustment Third party
o Weighing ingredients report
o Ingredients mixing
o Dough fermentation
o Dough scaling
o Dough moulding
o Dough panning
o Dough proofing
o Baking the yeast products
Prepare yeast product for
display and dispatch
NB: Yeast products to be covered
Plain bread
Wholemeal bread
Sweet enriched bread
Scones
Buns
Rolls
Suggested Methods of Delivery:
Direct instruction
Field trips
Discussions
Demonstration by trainer
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Practice by the trainee
List of Recommended Resources:
Computers
Internet connectivity
Stationery
Raw materials
o Flour
o Fat
o Sugar
o Yeast
o Improvers
o Preservatives
o Flavors
o Colouring
o Assorted fruits
Tools and equipment
o Ovens
o Mixers
o Bowls
Energy
o Gas
o Electricity
o Oil
o Charcoal
o Wood
o Solar
Water
o Piped water
o Purified water
Baking plant
o Automatic
o Semi-automatic
o Batch production
o Manual
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General supplies
o Cleaning materials
PPEs
o Aprons,
o Hair nets,
o Safety boots,
o Face masks
o Dust coats
o Chef hats
o Hand gloves
Oven gloves
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CAKE PRODUCTION
UNIT CODE: FOP/CU/BT/CR/02/5/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Produce cake
Duration of Unit: 130 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to produce cakes. It involves planning and
preparing for production of various cakes, weighing and mixing ingredients, scaling and
panning the cake batter; baking, de-panning and cooling the cake. It also entails wrapping
and packaging the cake.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Plan and prepare for production of cakes
2. Prepare cake ‘batter’
3. Prepare cake batter for baking
4. Prepare oven for cake baking
5. Prepare cake for display and dispatch
6. Prepare and make selected cakes
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment Methods
1. Plan and Written tests
prepare for Introduction to cake baking Oral
production of Definition of terms questioning
cakes Safety in the bakery Interview
Food hygiene and sanitation Portfolio
Cake ingredients Third party
Cake preparation methods report
Types of cakes
Legal framework relating to
baked products
Costing
Waste management
2. Prepare cake Cake recipe balancing Written tests
‘batter’ Cake ingredients Oral
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Tools and equipment for questioning
cake batter making Interview
Cake batter making Portfolio
methods: Third party
o Sugar batter report
o Flour batter
o Blended method
o Whisking method
o Continuous production
method
o Creaming method
Cake batter faults: Causes
and remedies
3. Prepare cake Tools and equipment for Written tests
batter for preparation of cake batter Oral
baking for baking questioning
Depositing of cake batter Interview
Glazing cake batter Portfolio
Cake batter depositing Third party
faults: Causes and remedies report
4. Prepare oven Baking tools and equipment Written tests
for cake baking Oven setting and control Oral
Baking faults in cakes: questioning
Causes and remedies Interview
Portfolio
Third party
report
5. Prepare cakes Tools and equipment used Written tests
for display and in preparing cakes for Oral
dispatch display and dispatch questioning
Materials for wrapping and Interview
packaging cakes Portfolio
Portioning of cakes Third party
Cake display report
Packaging of cakes
Storage of cakes
Basic cake decoration
6. Prepare and Baking of cakes Observation
bake selected o Recipe Written tests
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cakes balancing/adjustment Oral
o Weighing ingredients questioning
o Ingredients mixing Interview
o Cake batter making Portfolio
o Cake batter scaling Third party
o Cake batter depositing report
o Baking cakes
Prepare cakes for display
Packaging and dispatching
cakes
NB: Cakes to be covered
Sponge cakes
Fruit cakes
Plain cakes
Specialty cakes
Suggested Methods of Delivery:
Direct instruction
Field trips
Discussions
Demonstration by trainer
Practice by the trainee
List of Recommended Resources:
Computers
Internet connectivity
Stationery
Ingridients:
Cake making flour
Cake margarine
Sugar
Eggs
Milk
Baking powder
Assorted fruits
Assorted flavours
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Food colour
Choc chips
Tools and equipment:
Cake mixers
Cake ovens
Assorted cake baking tins
Assorted cake baking trays
Whisks
Cake beaters
Spoons
Wooden spatula
Scrappers
Assorted cake bowls
Flour sieves
Cake trolleys
PPEs
Food handlers’ gloves
Face masks
Aprons
Hair net
Chefs’ cap
Safety boots
Hand gloves
Oven gloves
General supplies
Cleaning materials
Laboratory materials and reagents
Cake supplies
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CAKE DECORATION
UNIT CODE: FOP/CU/BT/CR/03/5/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Decorate cakes
Duration of Unit: 180 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to decorate cakes. It involves planning and
preparing for cake decoration, trimming and levelling the cake, coating and masking the
cake crumb and application of selected cake decoration techniques. It also entails
decorating selected cakes and displaying, packaging and dispatching the decorated cakes.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Plan and prepare for cake decoration operations
2. Level and trim the cake
3. Coat the cake crumb
4. Mask the cake
5. Decorate selected cakes
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Plan and prepare Introduction to cake Written tests
for cake decoration Oral
decoration Definition of terms questioning
operations Safety in the bakery Interview
Food hygiene and sanitation Portfolio
Cake decoration ingredients Third party
Cake decoration methods report
and techniques
Legal framework relating to
baked products
Costing
Waste management
2. Trim and level Types of cakes Written tests
the cake Tools and equipment for Oral
cake trimming and levelling questioning
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Interview
Portfolio
Third party
report
3. Coat the cake Written tests
crumb Cake decoration media Oral
recipe balancing questioning
Tools and equipment for Interview
cake crumb coating Portfolio
Cake decoration ingredients Third party
Preparation of cake crumb report
coating medium
Crumb coating techniques
4. Mask the cake Tools and equipment for Written tests
cake masking Oral
Preparation of cake masking questioning
medium Interview
Cake masking techniques Portfolio
Types of cake decoration Third party
Materials and supplies used report
in cake decoration
Sketching, illustration and
design in cake decoration
5. Decorate Selection of tools and Observation
selected cakes equipment for cake Written tests
decoration Oral
Selection of cake decoration questioning
ingredients Interview
Cake decoration recipe Portfolio
balancing Third party
Trimming and levelling of report
cakes
Preparation of cake crumb
coating medium
Preparation of cake masking
medium
Application of selected cake
decoration techniques
Display of decorated cakes
Packaging and dispatch of
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decorated cakes
NB: Cake decoration techniques
that must be covered:
Sponge cake
Wedding cakes
Birthday cakes
Character cakes
Themed cakes
Creative cake decoration
design
Suggested Methods of Delivery:
Direct instruction
Field trips
Discussions
Demonstration by trainer
Practice by the trainee
List of Recommended Resources:
Computers,
Internet connectivity
Stationery,
Ingredients:
Icing sugar
Cake margarine
Eggs
Assorted fruits
Assorted flavours
Food colour
White and dark chocolate
Whipping cream
Gelatin
Glycerin
Glucose syrup
Sugar syrup
Ganache
Motifs
Vermicelli
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Sugar flowers
Ribbons
Edible paper
Assorted seeds
Tools and equipment:
Cake mixers
Whisks
Cake beaters
Spoons
Wooden spatula
Scrappers
Assorted cake bowls
Flour sieves
Cake trolleys
Grater
Turn table
Pallet knives
Piping/savoy bags
Nozzles
Piping tubes
Grease proof paper
Edible paper printer
Cake stands
PPEs:
Food handlers’ gloves
Face masks
Aprons
Hair net
Chefs’ cap
Safety boots
Hand gloves
General Supplies:
Cleaning materials
Cake decoration supplies
Cake boards
Cake boxes
Cello tape
Grease proof paper
Labels
Stamps and stamp pad
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Packaging materials
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PASTRY PRODUCTION
UNIT CODE: FOP/CU/BT/CR/04/5/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Produce pastry products
Duration of Unit: 120 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to produce pastry products. It involves
planning and preparing for production of pastry products, preparing and processing of
pastry dough, lamination of pastry dough and baking selected pastry products. It also
entails preparing pastry products for display and dispatch.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Plan and prepare for production of pastry products
2. Prepare pastry dough
3. Laminate pastry dough
4. Prepare pastry product for baking
5. Prepare pastry products for display and dispatch
6. Bake selected pastry products
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Content Suggested
Outcome Assessment
Methods
1. Plan and Introduction to baking of pastry Written tests
prepare products Oral
for Definition of terms questioning
production Safety in the bakery Interview
of pastry Food hygiene and sanitation Portfolio
products Pastry products ingredients Third party
Pastry products preparation methods report
Types of pastry products
Legal framework relating to baked
products
Principles of Costing
Waste management
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2. Prepare Pastry product recipe balancing Written tests
pastry Pastry products ingredients Oral
dough Tools and equipment for pastry dough questioning
making and their uses Interview
Methods of pastry dough preparation Portfolio
Pastry dough preparation faults: Third party
causes and remedies report
3. Laminate Written tests
pastry Tools and equipment for pastry dough Oral
dough lamination questioning
Pastry dough lamination procedure Interview
Pastry dough lamination faults: Portfolio
Causes and remedies Third party
report
4. Prepare Oven setting and control Written tests
pastry Pastry product preparation tools and Oral
product equipment questioning
for baking Cutting pastry dough Interview
Filling/stuffing of pastry products Portfolio
Faults in preparation of pastry Third party
products: Causes and remedies report
5. Prepare Tools and equipment used in Written tests
pastry preparing pastry products for display Oral
products and dispatch questioning
for display Materials for wrapping and packaging Interview
and pastry products Portfolio
dispatch Packaging and displaying of various Third party
pastry products report
Storage of pastry products
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6. Bake Baking of pastry products Observation
selected o Recipe balancing/adjustment Portfolio
pastry o Weighing ingredients Written tests
products o Ingredients mixing Oral
o Pastry dough preparation questioning
o Pastry dough lamination Interview
o Pastry dough cutting Portfolio
Third party
o Pastry dough filling/stuffing
report
o Glazing pastry products
o Baking the pastry products
Prepare pastry products for display
and dispatch
NB: Pastry products to be covered
Puff
Danish
Short
Choux
Sweet
Suggested Methods of Delivery:
Direct instruction
Field trips
Discussions
Demonstration by trainer
Practice by the trainee
List of Recommended Resources:
Computers,
Stationery,
Raw materials
o Flour
o Fat
o Sugar
o Yeast
o Improvers
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o Preservatives
o Colouring
o Assorted fruits
o Pastry margarine
o Eggs
o Salt
Tools and equipment
o Ovens
o Mixers
o Bowls
o Weighing scales
o Pastry sheeter
o Pastry cutters
o Pastry brush
o Rolling pin
o Thermometer
Energy
o Gas
o Electricity
o Oil
o Charcoal
o Wood
Water
o Piped water
o Chilled water
PPEs:
o Aprons,
o Hair nets,
o Safety boots,
o Face masks
o Dust coats
o Chef hats
o Hand gloves
o Oven gloves
General Supplies:
o Cleaning materials
o Laboratory materials and reagents
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Packaging materials
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