Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie & Confectionery)
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie & Confectionery)
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie & Confectionery)
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie & Confectionery)
Level 3 Professional Cookery (Patisserie & Confectionery) City & Guilds NVQ Diploma
Full Time
Course Overview
This is an advanced-level high quality, prestigious programme valued by employers. You will develop the skills and knowledge required to become a kitchen professional specialising in patisserie and confectionery in such job roles as a sous chef or senior chef/cook (fine dining) and sous chef or senior chef/cook (restaurants, hotels and gastro pubs). You will learn how to produce petit fours, hot, cold and frozen desserts, practical gastronomy and food safety supervision.
Course Content
Unit Sample:
- Prepare, cook and finish complex bread and dough products
- Prepare, cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones
- Prepare, cook and finish complex pastry products
- Prepare, process and finish complex chocolate products
- Prepare, process and finish marzipan, pastillage and sugar 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 resource
- Contribute to the development of recipes and menus
- Ensure food safety practices are followed in the preparation and serving of food and drink
Entry Requirement
- Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English and maths
- Completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification
- Direct entry is also possible for those with significant industry experience
Where does this course lead to
City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Professional Cookery
City and Guilds Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership
Level 4 Certificate/Diploma in Business Management
Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality Management
Level 4 Certificate/Diploma in Management and Leadership
Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Institutional Management
Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing
UCAS points for this course:
D* (56)
D (48)
M (32)
P (16)