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Patisserie and Confectionery - Full Time
Level 2
Cheltenham
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Specialise in the sweet art of patisserie and confectionery! This course is perfect if you’re looking to develop the skills and creativity needed to become a pastry chef or work in a bakery. You’ll start with the basics and build up your techniques, from making delicious breads and cakes to creating stunning desserts. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready for a Level 3 or to start a successful career in pastry and confectionery.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll work on a wide range of skills and techniques used in patisserie and confectionery. You’ll learn how to create everything from beautifully decorated cakes to delicate pastries and mouth-watering desserts. Along the way, you’ll develop your own style of presentation, experiment with different ingredients, and learn the importance of food safety and health in a professional kitchen.
You’ll get lots of hands-on practice as you explore both sweet and savoury products, working with experienced lecturers who have spent years in the industry. You’ll also get the chance to develop your creativity, work in a team and bring your ideas to life in our industry-standard kitchens.
This course covers:
- Producing pastry, biscuits, cakes, and sponges
- Hot and cold Desserts
- Fermented Doughs
- Food safety
- Health food and diets
- Catering opportunities and costings
This course is a great starting point to launch your career in the bakery or patisserie industry, with plenty of support to help you succeed.
Highlights
You can look forward to:
- A one-week work experience block with the chance to work at Farncombe Estate and other local employers
- Trips will be organised to places such as Borough Market in London, Bristol street foods, local employers, hospitality expos such as Hotel Olympia and the Good Food show.
- Guest speakers and masterclasses from our portfolio of employers, from Michelin star restaurants to street food
- Industry standard kitchens with the latest technology
- Real experience working in our on-site restaurant
Assessment
This one-year course is the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery
It combines hands-on practice and theory, with assessments through practical tasks and short tests. You’ll build a logbook to show what you’ve produced, and complete practical assessments too.
Anything else?
A GC uniform is required and available at a discounted price from Russums, our national supplier. Student grants may cover the cost if eligible.
You’ll attend college 3 to 4 days a week, with additional time dedicated to professional development, part-time work, and homework.
In addition to the course, you’ll also develop transferable soft skills and professional standards that will prepare you for your next steps in catering and hospitality. We set a target of 100 hours for professional development through activities like part-time work, training days, or courses. You’ll also complete the college’s Which Three Skills programme to develop skills like communication, teamwork, resilience and more.
At Gloucestershire College we want students to develop their English and Maths skills so that they achieve their learning goals and future career aims. For this reason, all full-time students (16-18) who have not achieved grade 4 or above English language or maths GCSE will study these subjects as part of their course.
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Typical Entry Criteria
Three GCSE subjects at Grade 3 and above:
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
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The general progression route for our Patisserie and Confectionery Level 2 programme is:
Patisserie and Confectionery (Level 3) NVQ
Shortlist and Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
Catering and hospitality is a thriving industry in Gloucestershire, across the UK and around the globe, offering a range of exciting opportunities. From hotels, restaurants and cruise ships to holiday parks, contract catering and more, the opportunities are endless and include roles such as chefs, sommeliers, hotel managers and front-of-house staff through to event managers, marketing and public relations.
GC has fantastic links with local and regional employers, which allows students to attend masterclasses with some of the best professionals in the industry. You will gain relevant industry experience by working at GC’s commercial restaurants, which include The View Restaurant at our Forest of Dean Campus, and Number One Restaurant at our Cheltenham Campus.
You’ll also get plenty of real-world experience attending and running events around the county, which may include large functions and corporate events.
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