Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Birmingham
CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. £1,645 if you're not eligible for free funding. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.
Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Some learners may be eligible to study free. This one-year patisserie and confectionery qualification covers advanced techniques, from intricate pastries to high-end desserts. You'll develop the skills needed for professional kitchen roles in restaurants, hotels, and specialist patisseries. To join, you'll normally need a recognised Level 2 catering qualification and GCSE grade 4 or above in English, or a Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification.
Who this course is for
This course is perfect for those passionate about baking and desserts, offering advanced training in patisserie and confectionery. You’ll explore a wide range of techniques, from creating intricate pastries to preparing high-end desserts and confectionery. Whether you aspire to work in a fine-dining restaurant, patisserie, or as an independent artisan, this course provides the skills and expertise needed to succeed.
Entry requirements
You will hold a recognised level 2 catering qualification. You could have current and continued work experience in a kitchen. GCSE grade 4/C or above in English language* Level 2 or above in Functional skills English* * If you do not have evidence of a recognised English qualification you will undertake an Initial Assessment at the start of your course to support you appropriately.
What you will learn
You'll create intricate pastries using advanced preparation and finishing techniques.
You'll prepare high-end desserts to professional kitchen standards.
You'll produce confectionery products using specialist methods.
You'll apply food safety and hygiene practices in a professional kitchen context.
You'll develop skills for working in fine-dining, patisserie, and bakery environments.
You'll build an employability mindset alongside your practical vocational skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a classroom and kitchen environment at Longbridge Campus. Assessment is based on practical work and vocational tasks completed throughout the course. You'll also complete an initial assessment at the start to confirm the course is the right level for you and to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Pastry chef. Work in restaurants, hotels, or fine-dining kitchens.
Baker. Produce breads, pastries, and baked goods professionally.
Chef de partie (station chef). Lead a section in a professional kitchen.
Patisserie assistant. Support senior pastry chefs in specialist settings.
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery. Builds on your patisserie skills with a focus on kitchen and larder work, broadening your professional cookery range.
Higher Education courses in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management. If you want to move into senior or management roles, a degree-level qualification opens further doors.
Self-employment. Some learners use this level 3 patisserie and confectionery qualification as the foundation for starting their own bakery or confectionery business.
