Level 2 Professional Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Bury. Classes run at Bury College, part-time during the day, over 10 weeks. The course may be free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. You'll develop preparation, cooking, and finishing techniques across hot and cold desserts, pastries, cakes, biscuits, and fermented dough products. You'll also gain basic chocolate and confectionery skills, and cover food safety and nutrition. Classes take place in a commercial training kitchen. This professional patisserie and confectionery qualification is awarded by City and Guilds. City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery with certificate.
Who this course is for
Learners aged 19 and over
Entry requirements
Prior completion of L1 Award in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Patisserie) or Introduction to Culinary Skills Level 1 award. Extensive experience within catering setting may also be considered.
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook hot and cold desserts and pastries.
You'll make cakes, biscuits, sponges, and fermented dough products.
You'll develop basic chocolate and confectionery skills.
You'll apply food safety and hygiene practices in a kitchen setting.
You'll understand health and safety relevant to a catering environment.
You'll use finishing techniques to present patisserie and confectionery products professionally.
You'll work in a commercial kitchen environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a commercial training kitchen, alongside classroom-based sessions. Assessment is through practical tasks and written work covering the skills and knowledge in the qualification. Bury College will confirm the full assessment details when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Pastry chef, working in restaurants, hotels, or bakeries.
Commis chef, starting out in a professional kitchen.
Bakery assistant, producing cakes, pastries, and breads.
Dessert chef, specialising in hot and cold dessert preparation.
Catering assistant, supporting food production in hospitality settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery (City and Guilds) — the next step if you want to develop more advanced skills and take on greater responsibility in a professional kitchen.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery — broadens your skills across the full range of professional kitchen work and is recognised by employers across the hospitality sector.
