Tutor helping a student prepare a dessert in the kitchen

What You Will Study

This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:

  • Food Safety Supervision
  • Supervisory Skills in the Hospitality Industry
  • Exploring Gastronomy
  • Advanced Skills and Techniques in Producing
  • Dough and Batter Products
  • Petit Fours
  • Paste Products
  • Hot, Cold and Frozen Desserts
  • Biscuits Cakes and Sponges
  • Display Pieces and Decorative Items
  • How You Will Be Assessed

    You will be required to compile a portfolio of evidence that can include observations, assignments, practical tests, written tests, oral questions, witness statements and case studies.

    Level 3 Diplomas offering a grade of P/M/D/D* will be:

    • Externally set and internally marked test papers and assignments
    • Externally set and internally marked cooking assessments per unit
    • Externally set and internally marked final cooking assessment drawing upon skills and techniques from across all units
  • Entry Requirements

    4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3.

    AND

    Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionary or Culinary Skills.
    PLUS GCSE English or Maths at Grade 3.