This qualification covers most of the patisserie and confectionery practical skills and knowledge required for you to take the next steps into a career in the hospitality industry in the pastry section of a hotel, restaurant or your own business.
The qualification will give you the opportunity to:
- Develop artistic designs and skills
- Discover new techniques to complete complex dishes
- Create a centrepiece made from a choice of various sugar mediums or chocolate
You'll get hands-on experience working in the college’s TASTE Restaurant, which is open to the public for lunchtime service and special theme night dinners throughout the year offers.
You will need:
- Patisserie & Confectionery - Level 2
You will also have an interview with our course tutors at enrolment, so we can ensure the course is right for you.
Your assessments are designed to match what you’ve learned. All your work will be marked by your tutors, giving you a chance to show off your skills in real-world situations.
You’ll be graded on a scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass, or Unclassified. This grading system helps you see how well you’re doing and where you can improve.
You’ll build a portfolio of your coursework, showcasing your progress throughout the course. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience through practical assignments and receive feedback from your tutors.
After completing this course, you'll be well-prepared for employment in the industry, or higher-level study at university.
Units covered can include:
- Produce dough and batter products
- Produce petits fours
- Produce paste products
- Produce hot, cold and frozen desserts
- Produce biscuits, cake and sponges
- Produce display pieces and decorative items
Adult Students (19+)
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August before your course starts, are resident in London, and have the legal right to stay in the UK for at least 12 months, you may be eligible to study for free, depending on your circumstances and chosen course. For more information, please click here.
You may also be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here.
Course Fee: £2711.52
You may be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here for more information.




