Bakery is a study program at secondary school level. The study program includes increasing the skills and knowledge of bakers’ work with machines, equipment, raw materials, processing methods and hygiene. It is possible to have skills acquired in the labour market evaluated.
Bakery is a certified trade. The average duration of study is four years, including 126 weeks of internship.
Bakery is taught at Menntaskólinn í Kópavogi.
Basic training in food and catering has also been taught at the Verkmenntaskólinn á Akureyri.
Applicants must have completed compulsory education in accordance with the National Curriculum Guide for Compulsory Schools, see more on the school’s website.
The bakery program has been credit-worthy at the Student Education Fund (Menntasjóður námsmanna). Trade unions often provide scholarships for study. Get more information from your union.
Bakery is divided into general theoretical subjects, specialties and vocational training. The first semester is spent in basic training in food and restaurant disciplines, but more specialization follows. The student makes a study agreement with a master in the subject where the internship takes place.
After completing studies and vocational training, it is possible to take a journeyman’s examination that entitles you to work in the field as well as admission to studies for a master craftsman’s exam. It is also possible to complete additional studies for a matriculation examination.
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