Level 2 Certificate Patisserie & Confectionery

If you have a passion for baking and dream of becoming a patisserie chef within the bustling hospitality and catering industry, this course is the perfect starting point. The Level 2 Certificate in Patisserie & Confectionery is a hands-on, skills-focused course that introduces you to the art of professional baking. You’ll gain essential techniques and industry knowledge needed to begin a successful career in patisserie, progress to advanced culinary training, or even explore self-employment opportunities.

During this course, you’ll gain valuable experience in fast-paced, real-world kitchen environments. Our industry-standard facilities are designed to reflect the conditions of a professional kitchen, helping you build the confidence and competence needed for the workplace. You’ll have the opportunity to bake using our industrial-sized ovens and prepare a range of patisserie and confectionery items to be sold across the campus.

Our fully-equipped training kitchen adjoins an on-site restaurant that serves members of the local community. This means you’ll not only bake for real customers but also receive live feedback on your creations - an invaluable experience that brings your learning to life and prepares you for the demands of the industry.

This course covers a wide range of topics designed to develop your practical skills and prepare you for a career in the industry. You will take part in hands-on sessions where you’ll learn to create a variety of sweet and baked goods. These include hot and cold desserts and puddings, biscuits, cakes and sponges, pastry products such as choux and shortcrust pastry, as well as fermented dough products like artisan breads and enriched doughs. Throughout the course, you’ll build the confidence, creativity, and technical ability needed to thrive in a professional patisserie or bakery setting.

After successfully completing this course, you could progress into employment as a junior baker, confectioner, or pastry commis chef, or choose to continue your training through further education, such as a level 3 qualification in patisserie or professional cookery.

The hospitality and catering industry is thriving, offering a diverse range of career paths to suit every passion, from Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels to artisan bakeries, quaint cafés, and boutique dessert businesses. You could specialise as a professional cake decorator, crafting show-stopping masterpieces, or tap into the power of social media by sharing your creations with a wider audience through platforms like Instagram.

With demand for skilled professionals on the rise and opportunities more varied than ever, this course opens the door to a dynamic and rewarding future in the world of patisserie and confectionery.

We have excellent links with local and national employers, giving you the opportunity of prestigious and valuable work experience. Work placements have helped many of our previous students to secure part-time jobs following their work placements, at venues such as Shelley’s Café, Park Royal Hotel, The Kirkfield Hotel, and the Art School Restaurant.

We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a Wellbeing Team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed.

Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college. For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.

Studying this course with us means you will be part of an industry-led, public-serving department that has previously held the prestigious AA Rosette ‘Highly Commended’ and the People 1st Silver Hospitality Award. Our students achieved gold and ‘Best in Class’ awards at the Welsh International Culinary Championships 2019 and were also regional winners at the Seafood Chef of the Year Competition 2018. Our dedicated staff have a wealth of skills and industry experience to share with you.

Level 1 in English and maths or equivalent will be required for this course.

There may be some additional costs associated with this course, as you will need to purchase a chef uniform, along with knives and related equipment. More details will be provided upon application. You will also be asked to contribute to the cost of any trips. This can include visits to local and national restaurants, hotels, and industry outlets.