Level 2 Certificate in Professional Patisserie and Confectionary
This qualification is designed for individuals aiming to begin or advance a career in professional patisserie and confectionery. It provides foundational skills and knowledge in pastry, desserts, and confectionery, suitable for aspiring pastry chefs or those looking to enhance their culinary repertoire.
Course Information
Course Type:
16-18
Study Mode:
Qualification:
Certificate
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
CA202-YP01
Course Length:
36
Start Date:
September 2026
Subject Area:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Overview
This qualification is designed for individuals aiming to begin or advance a career in professional patisserie and confectionery. It provides foundational skills and knowledge in pastry, desserts, and confectionery, suitable for aspiring pastry chefs or those looking to enhance their culinary repertoire.
What You'll Learn
In order to earn these qualifications, you must complete units including:
Produce hot and cold desserts and puddings
Produce biscuit, cake and sponge products
Produce fermented dough products.
Produce paste products.
Investigate the catering and hospitality industry
Food safety in catering
Health and safety in catering and hospitality
Healthier food and special diets
Catering operations, costs and menu planning
Applying workplace skills
You’ll develop a wide range of practical skills in:
· Preparing, cooking, and finishing hot and cold desserts
· Creating chocolate items, cakes, sponges, breads, and doughs
· Producing pastry products using both traditional and modern techniques
Produce hot and cold desserts and puddings
Produce biscuit, cake and sponge products
Produce fermented dough products.
Produce paste products.
Investigate the catering and hospitality industry
Food safety in catering
Health and safety in catering and hospitality
Healthier food and special diets
Catering operations, costs and menu planning
Applying workplace skills
You’ll develop a wide range of practical skills in:
· Preparing, cooking, and finishing hot and cold desserts
· Creating chocolate items, cakes, sponges, breads, and doughs
· Producing pastry products using both traditional and modern techniques
How Will I Be Assessed?
Assessment is based on:
· Practical assignments demonstrating skill and technique- 4 practical tasks
· Written tests covering underpinning theory – short answer questions and assignment work.
· 1 practical synoptic exam
· Continuous portfolio development throughout the course
· Practical assignments demonstrating skill and technique- 4 practical tasks
· Written tests covering underpinning theory – short answer questions and assignment work.
· 1 practical synoptic exam
· Continuous portfolio development throughout the course
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs, graded 9-, including Science and English or Maths
Future Opportunities
After completing this Level 2 certificate, learners can progress to:
· Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery
· Employment in bakeries, patisseries, hotels, or restaurants
· Starting a small business in baking or dessert catering
· Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery
· Employment in bakeries, patisseries, hotels, or restaurants
· Starting a small business in baking or dessert catering
How to Apply?
Click the ‘Apply’ button on this page.
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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- Thursday 18th June 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Walk In Day, Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9am-4pm
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Enrichment
Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
- Inspiring trips and experiences
- Meetings with industry experts
- Visits to leading companies in your sector
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
Why Choose Us?
We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
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