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Free Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Hammersmith and Fulham – Hammersmith & Fulham College

CostFREE
Duration5 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start26 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Professional Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith and Fulham College, part-time during the day, and take around 5 months to complete. You'll need Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3 to enrol. The professional patisserie and confectionery classes cover hot and cold desserts, sponges, pastry, and bread and dough work. You'll get hands-on practice in the college's training restaurant, which serves the public. Assessment includes a portfolio of coursework, practical assignments, and some externally marked units.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare hot and cold desserts to a professional standard.
  • You'll make a range of sponges and biscuits.
  • You'll work with different pastes and pastry types.
  • You'll produce bread and dough products.
  • You'll build a portfolio showcasing your practical skills throughout the course.
  • You'll gain experience working in a live restaurant environment open to the public.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the college's training restaurant and kitchen. Tutors mark your work and give you feedback throughout. You'll build a portfolio of coursework and complete practical assignments. Some mandatory units are assessed by external exam. Work is graded as Distinction, Merit, Pass, or Unclassified. At enrolment, you'll have an interview with tutors and may complete an initial assessment in English and maths.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Pastry chef. How to become a pastry chef in a professional kitchen.
  • Baker. Producing breads, pastries, and confectionery in a bakery.
  • Commis chef. Entry-level kitchen role with a patisserie specialism.
  • Pâtisserie assistant. Supporting pastry production in a restaurant or hotel.
  • Cake decorator. Specialist confectionery and decorating work.
  • Catering assistant. Food preparation in hospitality and catering settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Qualification. The natural next step if you want to deepen your skills and move into senior kitchen roles or management.
  • Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma. Broadens your culinary range and can lead toward head chef positions.
  • Higher Education in Culinary Arts. Some universities accept Level 3 qualifications for degree-level study in hospitality or culinary arts.
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