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Level 3 Diploma in General Patisserie and Confectionery (City and Guilds) (Adult)

at South Bank Colleges, London · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

If you are already working as a pastry chef, are looking to develop complex patisserie skills and increase your specialist technical knowledge, or have passed your relevant Level 2 qualification, then the Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery is the natural next step in your progression towards becoming a fully-qualified patisserie chef. This is an advanced qualification designed to expand your knowledge and skills and help you to become a master of your craft. Focusing on more than just technical culinary techniques, this course will allow you to use your creativity and develop your artistry, creating desserts and pastries that are as beautiful as they are delicious, and will also teach you about the day-to-day operations of a professional kitchen.Alongside the traditional areas of expertise for a pastry chef, such as cakes, sponges, biscuits, dough and batter, and hot and cold desserts, youll also gain in-depth knowledge of some of the most intricate areas of patisserie and confectionery. These include working with chocolate, crafting petit fours, pastillage finishing techniques, and creating stunning display pieces. More than just developing your culinary skills, this course will also teach you about food safety, health and hygiene, preparing and storing food, how to develop your own recipes and menus, and how to build productive relationships with your kitchen colleagues.

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs at grade 9�4 (A�C), including either English Language/Literature or Maths, OR a Distinction/Merit on a relevant Level 2 Diploma. Evidence of previous qualifications must be provided at interview/enrolment

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

  • Lambeth College - Clapham Centre

    45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · London

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