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Advanced Certificate: Patisserie

This course is designed for students to take the next step on their Bakery and Patisserie career journey, by developing their practical skills and knowledge in state of the art facilities. This course will develop the skills you need to work in a pastry section, patisserie or artisan bakery. You will learn skills in craft baking, artisan breads, sweets and desserts, and specialist units such as marzipan and sugar products.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Levenmouth

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • One year full-time

Who is this course for?

This course is for those with experience in Patisserie who wish to expand their skills in this exciting and creative area of culinary arts.

What skills will I learn?

  • Gain the skills and knowledge required to source quality ingredients.
  • Apply and integrate knowledge and skills across culinary operational areas.
  • Develop knowledge and skills, such as specialist artisan bakery and culinary skills,
  • Gain a customer focused attitude through an understanding of the role of team members

What will I study?

Topics include:

  • Craft baking
  • Creative cake design
  • Marzipan & Sugar Work
  • Patisserie
  • Pastry and desserts
  • Food hygiene
  • Core skills

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Professional Cookery (Patisserie) SCQF Level 7
  • MA or SVQ courses in the industry

What career opportunities are there?

  • Bakery operative
  • Cake designer
  • Baker
  • Pastry chef