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Patisserie and Confectionery Diploma Level 3 (Part Time)

The advanced Patisserie and Confectionery course combines all the knowledge, techniques and artistic skills required to work in a professional pastry kitchen. The course encourages you to personalise your work and develop skills through demonstration, practical sessions and workshops.

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Course details, fees and dates

Course Code 19-PL3NV-CAP-1A / 1X001

How long is the course? 34 weeks

What time does the course start? 4:30PM

What time does the course end? 9:30PM

When does the course run? Tue

How much does the course cost? Tuition fee £2,595 Exam fee £0 Certification fee £0 Materials fee £56 = Total fee £2,651

Is this course eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan? Yes

Are concessions available? If you are 19-23 or receiving benefits, please refer to our Fee Concessions Information.

Examining Body City and Guilds

Is an interview required? No

What is the course about and how might it benefit me?
Units you will be studying on your course will include:
- Bread and Dough Products
- Cakes, Sponges, Biscuits and Scones
- Pastry Products
- Chocolate Products
- Hot Desserts
- Cold Desserts
- Sauces, Fillings and Coatings
- Development of Recipes
- Health, Hygiene and Safety

What qualification or experience do I need to start the course?

You do not need to have previous qualifications for this course but you do need an enthusiasm to learn to cook . You will be taught in our commercial kitchen. 80% of the course is practical. 20% of the course is theory.

How will I be assessed?

80% of the course is practical. That means it is taught in a commercial kitchen. You will be assessed on your practical skills as observed by the chef teacher, there is no written work required to support these assessments.

20% of the course is theory. You will be provided with learning packs, online materials and tutor support to cover the theory section of the course. This is tested through multiple choice computer based testing. You attempt these tests when you feel ready and you can do them as many times as you wish. To help you with the theory side of the course we have developed a website with learning materials and practice tests to support your study.

The teacher will record your progress and provide informal, regular feedback throughout the course. At the end of your programme you will asked to self-assess your own progress and achievement against the expected achievements as outlined above.

At the end of every session, the teacher will assist you in completing your course file. This is a record of what you have achieved in each session and a record of any practical assessments completed. Every Friday evening we collate the results of all our students and publish these on our course website for you to check at home.

What qualification will I get?

Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery NVQ3.

What can the course lead to?

With an NVQ3, and suitable experience, you might move on to such jobs as pastry chef in a hotel or restaurant. Opportunities will be available in all areas of the catering industry. You could also use this qualification as entry to university to study such degrees as Hospitality Management and Event Management.

How do I join the course?

To apply, please complete and submit the Adult Courses Application Form. We will then contact you to arrange an interview. Click here to make an enquiry.

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Patisserie and Confectionery Diploma Level 3 (Part Time)

Course details, fees and dates

What is the course about and how might it benefit me?

What qualification or experience do I need to start the course?

How will I be assessed?

What qualification will I get?

What can the course lead to?

How do I join the course?

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Business

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Construction and the Built Environment

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