The hospitality and catering industry is a fast-paced, creative world with a wealth of opportunities on offer.
If you want to progress your career in this field in the specialist area of patisserie, this course is for you.
You will be trained by our experienced team of teachers in our professional standard kitchens which rival any you’ll find in the industry.
You will also be preparing dishes for paying customers in our student-run restaurant, Enfields Kitchen.
This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge for a career as a pastry chef in the catering and hospitality industry.
You’ll develop skills in the complex methods in producing pastries, hot and cold desserts and developing your unique adaptation methods to dishes which include chocolate centre pieces, boiled sugar work and pastillage.
Running the dessert section of Enfields Kitchen, you’ll put your skills and knowledge to the test and gain confidence in a professional setting.
You will extend your abilities in key topics required in catering and hospitality such as professional cookery, food hygiene, menu development and costings.
As well as studying essential topics to give you the edge such as nutrition, allergies and culinary terms.
Level 2 Professional Cookery or equivalent skills/experience.
We’ll assess your progress as you go through the programme, giving you feedback to help you to improve where needed.
Assessments will be carried out in our training restaurant and kitchens Enfields Kitchen, and you’ll be marked against the standards of the awarding body.
Your team of teachers are all professionals with industry experience, which they’ll share with you.
We’re connected with some of the best restaurants and tourism businesses in the region to give you a real insight into the world of work and a valuable work placement.
Partners include:
All practical sessions will take place in our industry standard training kitchens and restaurant, Enfields Kitchen.
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After the course, you can step into employment or progress onto an apprenticeship.
If you’d like to do an apprenticeship but can’t find a vacancy to suit you, don’t worry.
You can start on this course and then fast-track to an apprenticeship part-way through once a vacancy becomes available and if you’re making good progress on the course.
An informal interview with a member of our teaching team is essential.
This will take place at an enrolment event or at another time that we will arrange with you.
You’ll need to buy a uniform and a knives kit for this course.
We’ll let you know the cost during the application process and you can buy the items from our preferred supplier, ensuring you get the best rates.
Funding support is available for those who are eligible to help cover the costs of coming to college.
Ask us for more information at our enrolment events.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
See here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us on 0191 490 4627.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 0300 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
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Knowledge
Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Clerical: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Median Salary
£46,621
Averge Qualifications
Sales and Marketing: Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
£67,398
Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Telecommunications: Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
£46,137
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
£40,521
Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Psychology: Knowledge of human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorders.
£21,718
Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Food Production: Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
£23,874
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
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