Free Level 3 Cookery Patisserie and Confectionary Course in Wigan. Classes run full-time at Wigan and Leigh College, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks. To join, you'll need a Level 2 qualification in the subject plus maths or English at grade 4. You'll develop professional skills in patisserie and confectionery production, working with industry-experienced tutors. This free cookery patisserie and confectionary course for adults is funded by the government if you don't already hold a full Level 3 qualification.
Who this course is for
Bakery skills are in high demand in the food and drinks industry. As a baker, you will use a range of methods to produce bread and confectionary products. If you are passionate about food and enjoy baking, this could be the career you are looking for. You will need good numerical skills for weighing and measuring ingredients. Tutors bring valuable industry experience to your learning and a wealth of knowledge and skills. You will benefit from links with some of the finest producers of breads and confectionary including Morris Bakery and Hovis. Our hands-on courses provide the knowledge, skills and qualifications for you to secure employment in the food and drink industry
Entry requirements
Successful completion of Level 2 in the subject plus maths or English at grade 4.
What you will learn
You'll produce a range of patisserie products to professional standards.
You'll make confectionery items using specialist techniques.
You'll apply precise weighing and measuring skills to recipes.
You'll develop knowledge of ingredients, flavours, and food science relevant to patisserie.
You'll practise finishing and presentation skills for pastry and confectionery.
You'll work in a professional kitchen environment, meeting industry standards for hygiene and safety.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical kitchen sessions and classroom-based study. Assessment is a mix of practical observations, where tutors assess your skills directly, and written assignments or tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Tutors with industry experience guide your development throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Pastry chef, producing patisserie and desserts in a professional kitchen.
Confectioner, making chocolates, sweets, and sugar work.
Bakery chef, specialising in breads and baked goods.
Commis chef, working across pastry sections in hotels or restaurants.
Cake designer, creating celebration and bespoke cakes.
Patisserie assistant, supporting senior chefs in high-end establishments.
What you could study next
Level 4 Professional Cookery Diploma. A natural step if you want to move into senior chef or kitchen management roles.
Culinary Arts degree or foundation degree. Opens routes into food development, hospitality management, or teaching.
Chef apprenticeship at Level 3 or above. Lets you earn while applying your skills in a working kitchen.
