Level 2 Professional Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day over 21 weeks. You'll develop hands-on skills in patisserie and confectionery, covering the techniques professional kitchens expect. The professional patisserie and confectionery classes are open to learners aged 19 or over. Topics include pastry work, sugar craft, chocolate, and dessert preparation. The course builds toward roles in professional kitchens and bakeries.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll prepare a range of pastry products using classical and contemporary techniques.
You'll work with chocolate, including tempering and decorative work.
You'll produce sugar confectionery and decorative sugar pieces.
You'll make hot and cold desserts to professional kitchen standards.
You'll apply food hygiene and safety practices throughout production.
You'll present and portion patisserie products to a professional finish.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a professional kitchen environment at New City College Hackney Campus. Assessment is based on practical skills demonstrations and written tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce patisserie and confectionery products to the required standard. Your tutor will observe your work and give feedback throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Pastry chef, working in restaurant or hotel kitchens
Commis chef, starting out in a professional kitchen
Bakery assistant, producing patisserie and bread products
Chocolatier, specialising in chocolate and confectionery
Cake decorator, working in a bakery or as a freelancer
Kitchen assistant, supporting pastry sections in catering
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery (City and Guilds) - the next step for those wanting to work at a senior pastry chef level.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery - broadens your skills across the full kitchen if you want to work as a chef across multiple sections.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering - useful for anyone moving into a supervisory kitchen role.
