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Diploma in Professional Cookery (Patisserie and Confectionary) – Level 3
Course overview
This course will develop your culinary techniques with a variety of ingredients and learn advanced skills within the kitchen and larder to produce food in a professional environment. In patisserie and confectionery you will study advanced chocolate work, dough products, petit fours, hot and cold desserts and sugar work.
You will also improve your knowledge of gastronomy, kitchen management and food safety.
Explore Catering & Hospitality
Catering and Hospitality students will have the opportunity to work in our award winning training restaurant, The Waterside Brasserie. The restaurant is open to the public across the week and all the food is prepared and served by our students in one of our five fully equipped industrial kitchens.
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Additional Information
We understand students may require a little extra help during their studies, which is why our learning support team are on hand to help learners with a learning difficulty or support need to achieve their full potential.
Whatever your age or level of study, we offer a comprehensive support service and bursary scheme to help you through your studies. From childcare assistance to travel packages, we pride ourselves on giving expert advice and support.
We are situated in a fantastic location, just a stone's throw from Middlesbrough town centre. As well as being a matter of minutes from both the train and bus stations, eligible students can also benefit from free travel.