Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery

Course Content

This nationally recognised qualification, funded by Skills Development Scotland, is designed for individuals aged 16 and over who are in paid employment within the hospitality industry and want to specialise in bakery and patisserie with hands-on experience.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Health and Safety in the Kitchen Environment
  • Effective Working Relationships and Teamwork
  • Advanced techniques:
  • Bread, Dough, Cakes, Sponges, Pastry, Chocolate, Hot and Cold Desserts

Why Choose This Apprenticeship?

Develop the technical expertise and confidence to excel in bakery and patisserie. 

Entry Requirements

NC Bakery or any other acceptable catering qualifications or relevant industry experience. Applicants may be asked to provide a reference.

Method of Assessment

Ongoing internal continuous assessments using various methods including open-book and closed-book assessments, observations and projects.

Future Prospects

Progression to HNC in Professional Cookery specialising in Patisserie and Confectionery. Employment prospects in the hotel, catering and hospitality industries are excellent.

Course Overview
  • Study Type

    Full Time

  • Campus

    Kingsway Campus

  • Start Date

    31 Aug 2026

  • SCQF Level

    6

  • Duration

    32 Weeks

Application for August courses will open on 12 January.

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