Professional Patesserie and Confectionery City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate

28105W0 | 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. This programme is designed for students who have a passion for bakery and confectionery, and are wishing to pursue a career within the bakery and confectionery industry as a pastry chef or baker. 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 skills and knowledge of fermented dough products , pastry and confectionery and hot and cold desserts within our industry standard kitchen. Within the qualification you will also gain knowledge of the catering and hospitality industry, costings, and menu planning all the skills required to be a baker or a pastry chef within the industry. We will develop your creative flair within you and encourage innovation, enthusiasm and passion.

How long is the course?

Full time for one academic year

How will I be assessed?

Through practical observations and written assessments.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 subjects or equivalent.

What can I progress onto?

Employment within the industry. Progression to Apprenticeship or a Level 3 qualification.

Other Information

You will require College uniform and equipment. A high level of attendance is essential to completion of this course. 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?
£316.00 Yes No

Exam Fee

£110.00
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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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