Hospitality and Catering
Level 3

Patisserie and Confectionery

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Classroom Aims
Adult
Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
EP Campus, Crewe Campus

The Course

Develop your patisserie and confectionery skills and build the confidence you need to progress within the hospitality industry.

This Level 3 course will help you develop professional practical skills across a range of patisserie products and desserts. You’ll build your understanding of contemporary cooking and presentation techniques while learning how to apply your skills within a professional pastry kitchen.

Topics you will study include:

  • Preparing and cooking pastries
  • Producing enriched dough products
  • Biscuits
  • Cakes and sponges
  • Hot desserts and puddings
  • Cold desserts and puddings
  • Contemporary cooking techniques
  • Professional presentation skills
  • Developing skills for a professional pastry kitchen

The course will help you develop your CV and increase your employability, supporting progression towards roles such as commis chef or chef de partie within a professional pastry kitchen.

You will need a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject or experience working in the industry.
This qualification can help you to progress in your career as a pastry chef in the hospitality and catering industry.
£1645

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 14th, 2026
Duration:
Monday 9:30am - 3:00pm 1 Year
Course Level:
Level 3
Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 18th, 2026
Duration:
Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm 1 Year
Course Level:
Level 3

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24th September

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The Course

Develop your patisserie and confectionery skills and build the confidence you need to progress within the hospitality industry.

This Level 3 course will help you develop professional practical skills across a range of patisserie products and desserts. You’ll build your understanding of contemporary cooking and presentation techniques while learning how to apply your skills within a professional pastry kitchen.

Topics you will study include:

  • Preparing and cooking pastries
  • Producing enriched dough products
  • Biscuits
  • Cakes and sponges
  • Hot desserts and puddings
  • Cold desserts and puddings
  • Contemporary cooking techniques
  • Professional presentation skills
  • Developing skills for a professional pastry kitchen

The course will help you develop your CV and increase your employability, supporting progression towards roles such as commis chef or chef de partie within a professional pastry kitchen.

Develop your patisserie and confectionery skills and build the confidence you need to progress within the hospitality industry.This Level 3 course will help you develop professional practical skills across a range of patisserie products and desserts. You’ll build your understanding of contemporary cooking and presentation techniques while learning how to apply your skills within a professional pastry kitchen.Topics you will study include: Preparing and cooking pastries Producing enriched dough products Biscuits Cakes and sponges Hot desserts and puddings Cold desserts and puddings Contemporary cooking techniques Professional presentation skills Developing skills for a professional pastry kitchen The course will help you develop your CV and increase your employability, supporting progression towards roles such as commis chef or chef de partie within a professional pastry kitchen.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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