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Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Leeds

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Cookery Patisserie and Confectionary Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Printworks Campus, full-time during the day, over one year. If you're 16 to 18 years old, there's no fee. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though a Learner Loan may be available. This City and Guilds cookery patisserie and confectionary qualification takes your skills into advanced territory: complex chocolate work, fine desserts, and professional-level confectionery. You'll need a Level 2 in Patisserie or Bakery, or a Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery, plus two GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths or English. Mature applicants who don't meet these requirements are encouraged to contact the course leader directly.

Who this course is for

Progressing Level 2 Patisserie students Progressing Level 2 Bakery students Level 3 chefs Anyone with at least four years’ experience as a pastry chef/baker Full-time students Strong interest in patisserie and confectionery work

Entry requirements

Level 2 in Patisserie; Bakery Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery Two GCSE grades at 4 or above, including one in Maths or English Strong interest in patisserie, chocolate and desserts Mature students who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the course leader for Patisserie and Confectionery

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced patisserie techniques used in professional kitchen environments.
  • You'll work with chocolate, creating confectionery to a professional standard.
  • You'll produce complex desserts and plated dishes with precision and presentation.
  • You'll apply food safety and hygiene practices throughout your work.
  • You'll plan and cost patisserie and confectionery products for a commercial setting.
  • You'll refine your skills in sugar work, pastry, and specialist baking.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a professional kitchen environment at Leeds City College Printworks Campus. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and portfolio evidence. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce patisserie and confectionery to industry standards. Classroom-based theory sessions support your practical work throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leeds City College Printworks Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Pastry chef: specialise in desserts and patisserie in restaurants or hotels.
  • Chocolatier: craft and sell artisan chocolate and confectionery products.
  • Bakery supervisor: lead production in a professional bakery setting.
  • Commis chef (patisserie): entry-level role in a professional kitchen brigade.
  • Confectionery technologist: develop products for food manufacturing companies.
  • Cake designer: create bespoke celebration and wedding cakes.
  • Hospitality team leader: oversee kitchen or food production operations.

What you could study next

A Level 4 or 5 qualification in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management could take your career further into senior chef or management roles. An Apprenticeship at Level 3 or above, such as a Commis Chef or Pastry Chef Apprenticeship, lets you earn while developing your skills in a working kitchen. Some learners go on to study a Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts at university.

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