Free Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Liverpool

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Professional Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Liverpool. Evening classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street, so you can fit study around your week. The course is free for adults aged 19 or over. You'll build practical skills in patisserie and confectionery over one year, part-time. This is a hands-on professional patisserie and confectionery qualification that covers the techniques used in professional kitchens. Complete beginners are welcome. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery.

Who this course is for

Free course for Adults aged 19+. Taught by Paul Hollywood's former boss! This is an ideal course for those who wish to enhance their basic skills and knowledge for professional development or for those who just enjoy cooking and baking at home. If you love the 'Great British Bake Off', and let's face it, who doesn't - then this is the course for you. You will be taught by Siobhan Sweet who was Paul Hollywood's boss during his time at the Chester Grosvenor! This course is highly practical and our students leave the college well prepared to start a career in one of the world’s fastest growing industries after having enjoyed a substantial taste of it. You'll gain practical skills and valuable experience working in our superb training facilities. This course comprises an evening practical class running on a Monday from 5-8pm. You will work with a variety of tools and equipment to gain skills and knowledge across a selection of these practical units: • Fermented Goods - Chelsea buns, doughnuts, bread rolls, fruit loaf and focaccia. • Pastes - short, sweet, choux, suet and puff pastry. • Hot and Cold Desserts - summer puddings, trifles, crème caramels, panacotta, bavarois, posset, sponge puddings. • Biscuits, Cakes and Sponge Products - Victoria Sponge, Madeira, cookies, scones, shortbread, brownies, Genoese, cupcakes and many more. This is a specialist, bespoke course for aspiring pastry chefs, patissiers, home bakers and entrepreneurs who may wish to set up their own business or just want to learn more about pastry and baking. This course is run by Siobhan Sweet, our Michelin starred pastry chef, check her out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCge0La4PjNPMOwkXCKx4W8g.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over. This course is suitable for complete beginners. Students will require a reasonable level of written English. If you are unsure of the entry requirements, or if you don't meet the criteria, please contact our Careers Advice and Guidance team who will be happy to help you find the best option for you. Email [email protected] or call 0151 252 3607.

What you will learn

  • You'll make classic pastry types including shortcrust, choux, and puff pastry.
  • You'll prepare confectionery items such as chocolates, sweets, and sugar work.
  • You'll apply professional finishing and presentation techniques to patisserie.
  • You'll use specialist equipment safely in a kitchen environment.
  • You'll follow food hygiene and safety standards throughout your work.
  • You'll develop recipes and adapt them to professional standards.

How you will learn

Classes are practical and classroom-based, with hands-on work in a professional kitchen setting. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and assignments. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, based on the work you produce in class. Your tutor will observe your practical skills and review your written work to confirm you've met the standard for each area of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Pastry chef. Entry-level role in a bakery or restaurant kitchen.
  • Commis chef. Junior kitchen position covering pastry and desserts.
  • Bakery assistant. Production and finishing work in a commercial bakery.
  • Chocolatier. Specialist confectionery making in a chocolate shop or kitchen.
  • Cake decorator. Custom cake and celebration cake work.
  • Kitchen assistant. General support role with a patisserie specialism.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery. Deepens your professional kitchen skills and opens senior chef roles.
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A short compliance qualification many employers ask for.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie and Confectionery). The work-based route toward a senior pastry chef career.

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