City & Guilds NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie and Confectionery) Level 3
Key Information
Subject Area
Catering and Hospitality
Level
3
Location
Crosskeys Campus
Start Date
Start dates available from August 2024
Duration
3 years
In a nutshell
This course is designed to train chefs in complex and advanced food preparation and cooking skills, focusing on patisserie and confectionery.
This course is for...
…apprentices working in a kitchen
…those with an interest in patisserie and confectionery
…those wanting to build on their food preparation and cooking skills
Course content
Learners will study a broad selection of modules, including:
- Food safety
- Managing resources
- Prepare, cook and finish complex pastry products
- Prepare, process and finish complex chocolate products
- Prepare, process and finish marzipan, pastillage and sugar products
- Prepare, cook and present complex cold products
- Prepare, finish and present canapés and cocktail products
- Prepare, cook and finish complex hot desserts
- Prepare, cook and finish complex cold desserts
- Produce sauces, fillings and coatings for complex desserts
Assessment
The course will be delivered within the workplace whereby an assessor will visit to complete workplace assessments and progress reviews.
Entry Requirements
Learners will need to be employed in an appropriate role to study this diploma.
Additional information
The course will usually take 91 weeks to complete. After successful completion, learners can go on to study Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 in Hospitality and Catering.
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