General Patisserie and Confectionery Certificate level 2
at Leicester College, Leicester · college
What the college says
Ideal for those who intend to start a career as a professional pastry chef, or are a keen home baker, this course will allow for the development of basic pastry skills but will progress quickly into the more technical aspects of the trade. There will be a focus placed on developing an understanding of professional techniques to support progression onto a higher course in college or into a pastry-focused kitchen at a junior level.
What you need to get on
No experience is necessary but an interest in pursuing baking and patisserie as a career or hobby would be useful.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Freemen's Park Campus
Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7LW
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Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Leicester
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