Baking Training Courses

Training is carried out in our three training centres, Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch and thus we are in an ideal position to cover training needs throughout the country.

Masters go back to School

Some of the most experienced bakers were back in school at NZ Bakels' new Advanced Baking Courses, which is being run in conjunction with the prestigious Richemont Bakery School of Lucerne, Switzerland.

The comprehensive course content provided the essential elements of bakery science, technology and applied baking skills in a work environment to equip participants with a discipline to succeed in the competitive baking environment.

The first 2 week course, Advanced Baking Course Breads was held in July this year which was tutored by Richemont Bakery Tutors, Mr Thomas Doetkotte and Mr Urs Rothlin, assisted by Bakels Head Bakery Tutor Mr Malcolm Cook.

This first course concentrated on artesian breads and is designed to recognize the competence, knowledge and specialist skills required for baking craft products within the craft baking industry. The course certificate is awarded to participants who are able to demonstrate the ability to prepare, apply and combine products from raw baking ingredients. Candidates are required to produce baked specialised craft products that are frequently required for niche markets.

The next Advanced Baking Course in Breads will be held at NZ Bakels on 21 February - 4 March 2011.

For further information contact NZ Bakels 0800 BAKELS or e-mail bakels@nzbakels.co.nz

PTE (Private Training Establishment) from 2011

NZ Bakels are currently applying to become a PTE (Private Training Establishment) and will be registered directly with the NZ Qualifications Authority.  This will then allow us to become a one stop-shop for bakery trainees offering the Block Courses, Distance Learning and on job assessment services.  The training will be carried out by our team of 3 tutors in Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch as it is now but in addition our team of sales representatives throughout the country will be fully informed and able to assist with information on the courses and full support and guidance for the training.