Course Overview
The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Bakery, Patisserie & Confectionary Skills is a full-time further education course at NPTC Group of Colleges designed for students who wish to progress their skills within the bakery, patisserie and confectionery sector. Students will develop advanced technical skills and knowledge required to work as a baker or confectioner within the catering and hospitality industry, building on existing experience through both practical and theoretical learning. This one-year course focuses on developing a high level of craftsmanship across a wide range of bakery and patisserie products. Students will gain real work experience in the Bakery Shop Blasus, developing a broad repertoire of skills from artisan bread production to advanced chocolate and sugar work, preparing them for supervisory roles or further study.
A Level 2 qualification in Patisserie and Confectionery, Professional Cookery or relevant industry experience is required. Students will also be required to attend an interview.
Completion of this qualification allows progression to Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree-level study in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts at NPTC Group of Colleges. Career opportunities include roles within bakery production and manufacturing, as a patisserie chef in hotels and restaurants, work within the cruise ship industry, or self-employment.
Advanced artisan bread production Patisserie and dessert techniques Confectionery and sugar work Chocolate work and decoration Product development and finishing Kitchen supervision and organization Food safety and hygiene supervision
Students will build a portfolio of evidence through practical and theory-based assessments within the Bakery Academy and real work environments.
There will be additional course-related costs, including uniform and equipment.
