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Free Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
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 Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, part-time during the day, over one year. You'll work in a practical kitchen environment, learning to make a wide range of bakery products, from bread and morning goods to biscuits and confectionery. The professional patisserie and confectionery classes are hands-on from the start, and you'll be expected to work to professional standards throughout. Entry requires Grade 1 or above in English and Maths, and you'll attend an interview before starting.

Who this course is for

This programme is the first step to gaining a qualification in the Bakery, Patisserie and Confectionary Industry. The course covers the following units: On this course you will learn, in a state-of-the-art new practical environment. Based in the centre of Ashton at our new T1 campus with easy access to transport links. You will learn how to make a wide range of Patisserie and Confectionary products. Covering many different types of bakery products ranging from bread, morning goods, biscuits and pastries, which are all available for purchase in our new College Bakery Shop and Restaurant.

4-hour practical

2-hour theory

You will also gain knowledge of bakery ingredients and processes along with food hygiene. Assessment will be based on practical skills as well creating a digital portfolio of evidence.

Additionally you will learn creative skills Patisserie and Confectionary making this will link to bakeries and patisserie kitchens. Bakery whites will be required to be purchased, to a specific standard and style (guidance given) Bursary available if eligible.

Entry requirements

Learners must have; Grade 1 or above in English and Maths, be available for a full weekly timetable and be prepared to work at professional standards. You will also be invited to an interview to assess your interest, aptitude and suitability to the course. Bakery whites will be required to be purchased, to a specific standard and style (guidance given) Bursary available if eligible.

What you will learn

  • You'll make a range of patisserie and confectionery products to professional standards.
  • You'll produce bread, morning goods, and biscuits using correct techniques.
  • You'll apply food hygiene and safety practices in a kitchen environment.
  • You'll use specialist patisserie equipment safely and accurately.
  • You'll develop finishing and presentation skills for bakery products.
  • You'll work to the pace and standards expected in a professional bakery setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a kitchen environment at Tameside One. Assessment is based on your practical work and skills demonstrated during the course. You may also complete written tasks or knowledge assessments as part of the City and Guilds qualification requirements. You'll need to wear bakery whites to the standard specified by the centre.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase bakery whites to a specific standard and style before you start. Tameside One will give you guidance on exactly what to buy. A bursary may be available to help with costs if you're eligible. Tameside One will confirm any other requirements before your course begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Pastry chef: prepare pastries and desserts in a professional kitchen.
  • Bakery assistant: support production in a bakery or food outlet.
  • Confectionery technician: make and finish confectionery products commercially.
  • Cake decorator: create decorated cakes for retail or events.
  • Kitchen assistant: support chefs across a range of food preparation tasks.
  • Patisserie counter assistant: serve and advise customers in a specialist bakery.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery: the next step if you want to develop more advanced skills and take on greater responsibility in a professional kitchen.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: broadens your skills across a wider range of kitchen roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie and Confectionery): a work-based qualification suited to those already in a kitchen role looking to progress.
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