Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery (Unit Route)
About the programme
Provides advanced specialist training in artisan baking, fine pastry, chocolate work, sugar craft, confectionery production, plated desserts and creative cake artistry for careers in luxury hospitality and specialist bakeries.
Career opportunities
- Professional Pastry Chef
- Executive Pastry Chef
- Artisan Baker
- Chocolatier
- Cake Artist
- Dessert Consultant
- Bakery Production Supervisor
- Luxury Hotel Pastry Chef
- Bakery Entrepreneur
- Confectionery Specialist
Department
Department of Hospitality Management Technology
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