Patisserie & Confectionery Level 3 Diploma

19012W0 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

Bakery skills are in high demand in the food and drinks industry. As a baker, you will use a range of methods to produce bread and confectionary products. If you are passionate about food and enjoy baking, this could be the career you are looking for. You will need good numerical skills for weighing and measuring ingredients. Tutors bring valuable industry experience to your learning and a wealth of knowledge and skills. You will benefit from links with some of the finest producers of breads and confectionary including Morris Bakery and Hovis. Our hands-on courses provide the knowledge, skills and qualifications for you to secure employment in the food and drink industry
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What will I study?

You will develop your specialist pastry and confectionery skills in our industry standard kitchen, learning in a highly innovative environment where creativity and enthusiasm are actively encouraged. This advanced Patisserie & Confectionery Diploma will allow you to develop contemporary techniques in the production of fermented dough products, petit fours, paste products, desserts, chocolate and sugar work. We will also bring the gastronomist out in you, writing critique of visits to a range of restaurants.

How long is the course?

Full time for one academic year

How will I be assessed?

Continual assessment of both practical and theory units.

What qualifications do I need?

Successful completion of Level 2 in the subject plus maths or English at grade 4.

What can I progress onto?

A Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (kitchen and larder) HND International Travel and Tourism Management and/or employment within the industry. Experienced Cake Decorators can expect to earn over £25,000 a year and Bakers with specialist skills can earn up to £40,000 a year. Other careers include Patisserie Chefs, Craft and Artisan baker Pastry Chef, Bakery Supervisor, Bakery Plant Producer, Test Baker

Other Information

You will require uniform and kit/knives that comply with the curriculum dress code. If you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for our FREE bus pass. Find out more at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/free-bus-pass

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£3237.00 Yes Yes

Exam Fee

£108.00
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Publicans and Managers of Licensed Premises

Publicans and managers of licensed premises organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of public houses (non-residential and residential) and bar and catering facilities at non-residential clubs.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

15.56%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£19,140
Entry
£34,897
Median
£58,873
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Maintains financial records for the establishment determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
  • Observes licensing laws and other statutory regulations and regulates behaviour of customers as necessary.
  • Supervises bar, kitchen and cleaning staff and, if necessary, assists with the serving of drinks.
  • Arranges purchase of alcoholic and other beverages, bar snacks, cigarettes and other items and ensures that stocks are stored in proper conditions.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Education and Training Administration and Management Personnel and Human Resources Sales and Marketing English Language Public Safety and Security

Skills

Monitoring Speaking Critical Thinking Writing Active Learning Reading Comprehension Active Listening Learning Strategies
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Bakers and Flour Confectioners

Bakers and flour confectioners prepare and bake dough, pastry and cake mixtures and make and finish flour confectionary products by hand.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

6.26%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£7,665
Entry
£20,276
Median
£30,635
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Makes cake decorations, spreads icing, fillings and toppings on products.
  • Bakes bread, pastry and cakes.
  • Fills and glazes pastry, mixes ingredients for cakes.
  • Rolls and cuts pastry, stretches, kneads and moulds dough to form bread, rolls and buns.
  • Mixes ingredients using hand or machine to obtain the required consistency.
  • Weighs ingredients according to recipe.

Knowledge

Production and Processing Food Production Mathematics Customer and Personal Service Administration and Management

Skills

Monitoring Active Learning Speaking Critical Thinking Mathematics Reading Comprehension Active Listening
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Chefs

Chefs plan menus and prepare, or oversee the preparation of food in hotels, restaurants, clubs, private households and other establishments.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

7.39%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£10,265
Entry
£23,537
Median
£34,337
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Plans and co-ordinates kitchen work such as fetching, clearing and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
  • Ensures relevant hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained within the kitchen.
  • Supervises, organises and instructs kitchen staff and manages the whole kitchen or an area of the kitchen.
  • Plans menus, prepares, seasons and cooks foodstuffs or oversees their preparation and monitors the quality of finished dishes.
  • Requisitions or purchases and examines foodstuffs from suppliers to ensure quality.

Knowledge

Food Production Production and Processing Administration and Management Education and Training Customer and Personal Service English Language Personnel and Human Resources

Skills

Monitoring Critical Thinking Active Learning Speaking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Mathematics
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Cooks

Cooks prepare, season and cook food, often using pre-prepared ingredients, in clubs, private households, fast food outlets, shops selling food cooked on the premises and the catering departments and canteens of other establishments.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

4.93%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£6,757
Entry
£12,296
Median
£28,629
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Plans and co-ordinates kitchen work such as fetching, clearing and cleaning of equipment and utensils.
  • Cooks and sells a range of meals, such as fish and chips, over the counter.
  • Plans meals, prepares, seasons and cooks foodstuffs.
  • Requisitions or purchases foodstuffs and checks quality.

Knowledge

Production and Processing Administration and Management Education and Training Food Production Customer and Personal Service English Language Personnel and Human Resources

Skills

Monitoring Critical Thinking Active Learning Speaking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Mathematics
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Catering and Bar Managers

Catering and bar managers plan, direct and co-ordinate the catering and bar facilities and services of licensed premises, factories, shops, theatres, educational premises and other establishments. They also manage outside catering businesses and shops selling food cooked on the premises.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

6.51%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£10,498
Entry
£23,785
Median
£34,699
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Checks that supplies are properly used and accounted for to prevent wastage and loss and to keep within budget limit.
  • Verifies that quality of food, beverages and waiting service are as required and that kitchen and dining areas are kept clean in compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Purchases or directs the purchasing of supplies and arranges for preparation of accounts.
  • Decides on range and quality of meals and beverages to be provided or discusses customer’s requirements for special occasions.
  • Plans catering or bar services and supervises staff.

Knowledge

Administration and Management Production and Processing Education and Training Customer and Personal Service Food Production English Language Personnel and Human Resources

Skills

Monitoring Critical Thinking Active Learning Speaking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Mathematics
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