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Free Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Milton Keynes

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run full-time during the day at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology. Over one year, you'll develop professional skills in pastry, desserts, and confectionery work. The course covers the techniques and knowledge used in professional kitchens. You'll work toward a City and Guilds patisserie and confectionery qualification, recognised by employers in hospitality and catering.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in pastry-making, including shortcrust, puff, and choux pastry.
  • You'll learn to produce a range of hot and cold desserts.
  • You'll practise chocolate and sugar confectionery techniques.
  • You'll prepare and finish cakes, sponges, and biscuits to professional standards.
  • You'll follow food hygiene and safety procedures in a kitchen environment.
  • You'll learn to present and portion patisserie products correctly.
  • You'll understand the ingredients, equipment, and methods used in professional patisserie.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a professional kitchen environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce patisserie and confectionery products to a professional standard. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Pastry chef, producing desserts and patisserie in a professional kitchen.
  • Commis chef, starting out in a hotel, restaurant, or catering operation.
  • Bakery assistant, supporting production in a commercial bakery.
  • Confectionery technician, working in food manufacturing or specialist shops.
  • Cake decorator, creating bespoke cakes for events and retail.
  • Kitchen assistant, supporting a pastry or dessert section in hospitality.

What you could study next

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Patisserie: deepens your technical skills and is suited to those aiming for senior kitchen roles. NVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision: useful if you want to move into a supervisory position. A food hygiene or allergen awareness qualification can also strengthen your CV for kitchen work.

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