Patisserie And Confectionery Level 3 Certificate

This one-year course will let you develop all the advanced skills you need to become a P�tissier. Being a pastry chef is one of the most challenging jobs in the kitchen and we will teach you how to balance an expert knowledge of traditional, classic desserts with technical expertise, creative flair, and a willingness to experiment.

Over the course of the year you will specialise in number of advanced techniques in confectionery and patisserie. You will learn how to prepare, cook and finish complex dough and bread products, cakes and sponges, hot and cold desserts, as well as producing sauces, fillings and coatings. You will also learn to develop productive working relationships, maintain food safety when handling food, and understand the importance of health, hygiene, safety and security in the workplace. You will be able to practise these skills in our fully-equipped kitchens at our Station Plaza campus. During the year you will cover a range of modules including: * Develop productive working relationships with colleagues * Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food * Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment * Prepare, cook and finish complex bread and dough products * Prepare, cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones * Prepare, process and finish complex chocolate products * Prepare, cook and finish complex hot desserts * Prepare, cook and finish complex cold desserts * Produce sauces, fillings and coatings for complex desserts * Contribute to the control of resources * Contribute to the development of recipes and menus

You will be assessed by way of observation and short answer question papers culminating with a synoptic assessment and the end of the course.

Successful completion of the Level 2 course and GCSE English or maths at grade 4.

On completion of this course you can progress onto further study in a related subject at degree level. You may wish to start your career in the industry as a Brigade chef (Pastry Chef, Baker or Confectioner) or join a Management training scheme.