Free Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Farnborough. Classes run full-time during the day at Farnborough College of Technology. Over one year, you'll develop the professional skills needed to work in a patisserie or confectionery kitchen. You'll cover techniques used in professional bakery and pastry work, from chocolate and sugar work to pastry and dessert production. The course is free for eligible learners. Visit the college website for the latest details on start dates and entry requirements.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll develop pastry-making techniques used in professional kitchens.
You'll learn chocolate and sugar work skills.
You'll prepare a range of desserts and confectionery products.
You'll practise food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
You'll understand the principles behind patisserie recipes and methods.
You'll build speed and accuracy in a professional bakery setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a professional kitchen environment. Classes are classroom and kitchen based, running full-time during the day. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or knowledge-based work. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than through a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Pastry chef. Entry-level role in a professional kitchen.
Patisserie chef. Specialist pastry and dessert production.
Bakery assistant. Supporting production in a commercial bakery.
Confectionery technician. Chocolate and sugar work in food production.
Kitchen assistant. General support role across hospitality kitchens.
Dessert chef. Focused dessert preparation in restaurants or hotels.
What you could study next
Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma. Broadens your skills across the full professional kitchen and opens senior chef roles.
Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Qualification. Deepens specialist pastry skills for senior or head pastry chef positions.
Food Safety and Hygiene qualifications. Useful alongside any chef role and often required by employers.
