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Free Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Cookery Patisserie and Confectionary Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, part-time during the day, over one year. You'll develop advanced technical skills in patisserie and confectionery, building on existing cookery knowledge to prepare for work in professional kitchens. The daytime timetable makes it manageable alongside other commitments. This free cookery patisserie and confectionary course for adults aged 19 or over is open to those who meet eligibility criteria. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course is free if you meet residency requirements.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.

This patisserie and confectionery course is suitable for you if you want to develop more advanced technical skills. This part-time course will prepare you to progress into employment within the sector.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced patisserie techniques including pastry, doughs, and laminated products.
  • You'll create a range of confectionery items using professional methods.
  • You'll apply precision and presentation skills to desserts and plated dishes.
  • You'll work with chocolate, sugar, and specialist ingredients at a professional level.
  • You'll plan and produce patisserie items to industry standards.
  • You'll understand food safety and hygiene practices relevant to a professional kitchen.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a professional kitchen environment. Classroom-based teaching covers the theory behind techniques and ingredients. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce patisserie and confectionery items to a professional standard, demonstrating both technical skill and underpinning knowledge throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham 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
  • Confectioner, specialist in chocolate and sugar work
  • Bakery chef, producing patisserie in a bakery or hotel
  • Dessert chef, creating plated desserts in restaurants
  • Cake decorator, working in specialist cake studios
  • Kitchen supervisor, overseeing a pastry section in a larger kitchen

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Professional Cookery qualifications, for those moving into supervisory or specialist chef roles.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery, which supports progression toward a CSCS-equivalent card in hospitality.
  • Higher Education courses in Culinary Arts, available at universities for those wanting to study at degree level.

These routes can open doors to senior kitchen positions or specialist patisserie work.

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