| 1 | Understand the purpose and function of releasing agents and linings | 1.1 | Outline the purpose of releasing agents and linings during baking |
| 1.2 | Describe how releasing agents can be applied to products, tins and trays |
| 1.3 | Outline how releasing agents and linings prevent products from sticking to baking hardware |
| 1.4 | Classify the different types of releasing agents used in baking |
| 1.5 | Classify the different types of lining materials which can be used on trays or in tins during baking. |
| 2 | Understand the types of baking oven | 2.1 | Describe the main types of ovens used in commercial baking |
| 2.2 | Distinguish between the main oven types and their best application to bakery products |
| 2.3 | Describe how the main oven types can be insulated and fuelled |
| 2.4 | Describe the types of baking controls which are available to adjust and maintain oven conditions during baking. |
| 3 | Understand how heat energy changes products during baking | 3.1 | Describe how heat is transferred from the oven to a baking product |
| 3.2 | Assess the characteristics of baking products in different ways including; • Oven bottom • In tins • On trays |
| 3.3 | Outline the physical changes that take place within bakery products during the baking process |
| 3.4 | Outline the fundamental chemical changes that take place within bakery products during the baking process to produce external crust, product flavour and colour |
| 3.5 | Assess the importance and impact of steam generation when baking products to the final product quality |
| 3.6 | Compare the affects of baking with too low a baking temperature to the affects of baking with too high a baking temperature |
| 3.7 | Describe the importance of operating the oven at the specified baking temperature. |
| 4 | Understand the importance of effective ventilation and product handling during baking | 4.1 | Describe to the importance of maintaining adequate ventilation during the baking of products |
| 4.2 | Outline the importance of positioning, and cooling products on completion of baking. |