Self-study Courses

The Chamber does not provide direct training services. Instead, we offer Learning Guides* for Certificate programs, which are designed for self-study.

*Please note that the material and material design is copyright protected and all rights are reserved by the South African Chamber of Baking.  The use of the Learning Guide is therefore restricted to the registered candidate for the examination and no one will be allowed to enter the examination without having first purchased a Learning Guide.

Certificate in the

Theory of Breadmaking (Advanced)

The Chamber’s Learning Guide for the Certificate in the Theory of Breadmaking (Advanced) provides in-depth knowledge of the theoretical aspects of plant baking.  It also covers safety factors and rules and regulations/legislation applicable to bakery operations.

 

The Examination for the Certificate in the Theory of Breadmaking (Advanced) is aimed at persons responsible for supervising production in a plant bakery.  This examination would appeal to people who wish to further their careers in the baking industry, such as food technologists and personnel involved in the bread production process.

Examination Requirements

For this examination, Grade 12 (Matric) is advisable. However, the minimum requirements are:

  • English Grade 10 or equivalent
  • Mathematics Grade 10 or equivalent
Structure of Question Paper
This is a 3-hour written paper based on the text of the “Certificate in the Theory of Breadmaking Learning Guide” (4th Edition – April 2010 (Revised)).  The question paper will be structured as per previous years with compulsory and alternate/optional questions.
Examination Grades
  • Pass: 60%
  • Distinction: 80%
Certificate
Successful candidates will be awarded the Certificate in the Theory of Breadmaking.
Acknowledgement of Top Students
The Nic Alberts Memorial Award is presented to the candidate who obtains the highest marks for the Certificate in the Theory of Breadmaking examination.  The award includes a cash amount, framed certificate and attendance at the Chamber’s AGM.

2025 Examination Details for the Certificate in the

Theory of Breadmaking (Advanced)

Examination Date
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Examination Time
10am – 1pm
Examination Venues
  • Cape Town
  • Durban
  • Johannesburg
  • Pretoria
  • East London
  • Polokwane
  • Nelspruit
  • Bloemfontein
  • Eswatini
  • Other (We will consider other areas – provided we have sufficient candidates to write the exam from that area)
Registration Closing Date
The registration closing date is MONDAY, 28 JULY 2025, and NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Examination Cost

COURSE COST FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS:
Learner Guide & Examination Fee
R4 795.50 (incl VAT) – Price valid until 31 March 2025*

COURSE COST FOR NON-CHAMBER MEMBERS:
Learner Guide & Examination Fee
R10 005 (incl VAT) – Price valid until 31 March 2025*

*Prices will increase effective 1 April 2025.

Examination Rules
All entrants to the examinations will receive a copy of the examination rules and related information, together with the instructions to candidates. The Training Committee shall have the discretion to interpret and apply the rules.
Completion of Examination Registration Forms

When completing either registration form, please ensure that:

  1. The candidate’s full names are provided.
  2. The candidate’s identity number is legible and correct – A copy of each candidate’s identification document and highest educational qualification MUST accompany his/her registration.
  3. The correct examination centre has been marked as no changes will be considered.
  4. The correct examination registration form has been completed as no changes between examinations will be permitted, i.e. from examination for the Certificate in the Basics of Breadmaking to the examination for the Certificate in the Theory of Breadmaking and vice versa.
Examination Registration Payment
Organisations/individuals will be invoiced on receipt of examination registration forms and payable within 30 days.

Examination Registration

Registration Form for the Certificate in the Theory of Breadmaking (Advanced) examination
3 September 2025:

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