Pastry Chefs and Patissiers

UPDATED 20170120 12:30:50

This qualification is suited to those who are already working as a chef in the industry and want to improve their patisserie and bakery skills. It would be expected that you have already gained the NVQ 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking or have significant kitchen experience."While many businesses throughout the economy have faced tough times, the hospitality industry has once again bucked this trend. The hospitality sector employs seven per cent of the working population. Including replacement demand, an additional 660,200 people will need to be recruited by 2020" (People 1st State of the Nation 2013).You will study:- Hot cold and frozen desserts Fermented dough and batter products Biscuits cakes and sponges Paste products Petit fours Display items and decorative piecesThe course is run on a one day a week part-time basis. Each week you will undertake practical patisserie training to build up your skills. When you are ready you will be assessed on the dishes you have been taught. Theory classes are also timetabled to enable you to understand the reasons behind the techniques and practices in the kitchen. You will complete a portfolio of evidence which will be assessed and this will include photographs of your work, written questions and answers and worksheets, all of which show your skills and abilities, which you can show your employerYou will gain industry experience by having the opportunity to work in our commercially run restaurants and catering outl

Course information

Name: Pastry Chefs and Patissiers Qualification title: NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie and Confectionery) (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding City & Guilds of London Institute Created 20170120 12:30:50 Updated 20170120 12:30:50

Entry requirements

None

Provider

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Further Education
info@gloscol.ac.uk
0845 155 2020
http://www.gloscol.ac.uk

Address

Princess Elizabeth Way Town: CHELTENHAM County:Gloucestershire