Bread and Pastry Production NC II (BPP) is the TESDA qualification for baking breads, pastries, cakes and desserts. It is short, practical and a great fit if you want to work in a bakeshop or start a home-based baking business.
- Level
- NC II
- Sector
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Training
- About 141 hours
- Assessment fee
- ₱1,720
- Free online course
- Yes
What is Bread and Pastry Production NC II?
BPP NC II covers commercial baking from start to finish: preparing doughs, baking breads and pastries, making and decorating cakes, preparing petits fours and presenting desserts — following food safety and workplace hygiene rules.
It is one of the shortest NC II programs, which makes it popular with career shifters and people who want a side income.
What you will learn
The core units of competency in the Bread and Pastry Production NC II Training Regulation are:
- Prepare and produce bakery products
- Prepare and produce pastry products
- Prepare and present gateaux, tortes and cakes
- Prepare and display petits fours
- Present desserts
On top of these, every TESDA qualification includes basic competencies (workplace communication, teamwork, professionalism, occupational health and safety) and common competencies for the sector.
A typical BPP NC II program runs about 141 hours: 18 basic, 18 common and 105 core (as published by a TESDA-registered provider).
Learn Bread and Pastry Production NC II online for free
The TESDA Online Program has free online courses for Bread and Pastry Production NC II. Tick each one as you finish it — your progress is saved on this device:
- Preparing Cakes
Open the course finder to enroll, or create your free account first. The online courses give you a Certificate of Completion — the National Certificate requires the assessment below.
How to get your Bread and Pastry Production NC II certificate
- TrainEnroll at a TESDA-registered training center or school (ask about scholarships), and use the free online courses to study the theory.
- Prepare your requirementsApplication form, Self-Assessment Guide for Bread and Pastry Production NC II, and three colored passport-size photos.
- Book your competency assessmentChoose a TESDA-accredited assessment center that is accredited for Bread and Pastry Production NC II. Expect a fee of around ₱1,720 (sample from one center; confirm before paying).
- Pass and claim your NCIf you are found competent, apply for certification and claim your Bread and Pastry Production NC II National Certificate. It is valid for 5 years.
Full guide to TESDA assessment centers, requirements and fees →
Jobs you can apply for
- Baker
- Commis pastry
- Bakeshop or café crew
- Cake decorator (with experience)
- Home-based baker or online cake business
Bakers and pastry staff work in hotels, cruise ships and bakeries abroad. Recruiters usually want the NC plus real production experience.
Is Bread and Pastry Production NC II right for you?
- You love baking and want to do it to a professional standard
- You want a short course that can quickly become a business
- You are detail-oriented and patient with recipes and measurements
- You want to work in hotels, bakeshops or cafés
Frequently asked questions
How long is Bread and Pastry Production NC II?
A typical program is about 141 hours (18 basic, 18 common and 105 core competencies), but each provider sets its own schedule.
Is there a free online course for Bread and Pastry Production?
The TESDA Online Program currently lists a free “Preparing Cakes” course under Bread and Pastry Production NC II. The rest of the units are learned in face-to-face training.
How much is the Bread and Pastry Production NC II assessment fee?
One accredited center published ₱1,720. Fees vary by center, so confirm before paying.
Can I start a bakery business after BPP NC II?
Many graduates start home-based baking businesses. You will also need the business and food-safety permits required by your local government.
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Sources: Divine Word College of Calapan — BPP NC II program · TESDA Online Program · LPU Batangas — assessment fees. Disclaimer: Courses TESDA is an independent guide, not TESDA. Information may contain errors or change without notice — always verify with official sources before making decisions.