Structured Apprenticeships for Independent Bakeries
Taking on an apprentice is a powerful and cost effective way to grow your bakery business and nurture future talent.
Who can join an apprenticeship?
Designed for individuals aged 16–18 (or older with specific criteria) pursuing a bakery career.
How much are apprentices paid?
Apprentice wage minimum: £3.70/hour for a 30-hour week (includes college training time)
Employer incentives
Government incentives – employers receive £1,000 funding in two £500 instalments
CBA’s support
Advice on hiring process, employment contracts, hours, and insurance considerations
Our practical Apprenticeship Guidelines help bakery owners understand eligibility, recruitment, legal responsibilities, time allocation between work and college, and how to access government funding and apprenticeships, including Levy-funded training.
CBA collaborates closely with National Food & Drink Training (NFDT)—the specialist training arm of Scottish Bakers—to support levy-paying businesses across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands, delivering quality-assured, workplace-focused apprenticeship training tailored to your team’s schedule and competency needs
- Age Verification
- Allergen Awareness
- Allergen Awareness including Natasha’s Law
- Asbestos Awareness
- Award for Licenced Premises Staff (ALPS)
- Award for uderage Sales Prevention (AUASP)
- Bribery Act Awareness
- Conflict Management
- Control of Substances Hazardous (COSHH)
- Customer Service
- Data Protection
- Disability Awareness
- Drugs Awareness
- Effective Time Management
- Emergency First Aid Awareness
- Equality and Awareness
- Fire Safety Awareness
- Food Safety Level 2
- Fuel Safety
- GDPR
- GDPR for Hospitality
- Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP Level 3)
- Health & Safety
- Intellelearn Food Safety Level 3 Catering
- Intellelearn Health & Safety Level 3
- Interview Skills
- Leading Great Skills
- Mental Health Support Champion
- Planning Delivery & Take Away
- Scottish Award for Licenced Premises Staff (SALPS)
- Social Media
- Staff Appraisal Skills
- Venners Stock Management
On-Demand Online Training Courses
Our members-only CBA Online Training portal offers flexible, industry-specific courses:
Courses are priced at £10 for members and include certificates upon completion, plus tools to assign coursework, track staff progress, and maintain team competence
Recognised Qualifications & Certifications
In partnership with NFDT
Strengthen your credentials with industry-recognised qualifications:
These qualifications are recognised nationally and tailored to different roles and stages within the baking sector—from hands-on production to team leadership—and are designed to support both individual career development and bakery business growth.
Level 2 Bakery Standard
Level 2 Food & Drink Process Operator
Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor
Level 3 Bakery Standard (Coming Soon)
Brand New! HR & Management Training
Delivered by Worknest
CBA Funding for Students & Apprentices
Everyone needs a little helping hand from time to time, and the CBA community wanted to exactly the kind of help that could kickstart someone’s career. So we created a fund open to all students, aimed to support you with costs of attending baking industry events, courses, and work experiences.
