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16-18 - FREE (if meet residency criteria)
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
, 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria.The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).
, Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding (newcollegedurham.ac.uk) for more information.
, FREE if eligibility criteria met
Standard Fees of £362
, , , Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
This patisserie and confectionery course is suitable for you if you have little or no experience. It focuses on pastry items.
This patisserie and confectionery course is suitable for you if you have little or no experience. It covers basic craft skills and focuses on pastry items.
This course will prepare you to progress to a relevant Level 3 course or apprenticeship, or employment.
Entry Criteria
No specific entry requirements
Study Aims
Develop your patisserie and confectionery skills, as well as an awareness of health and food safety in the catering industry.
This patisserie and confectionery course will give you the opportunity to bake biscuits, cakes and sponge products. You will also create hot and cold desserts, paste products and fermented dough products.
This course is designed for those who work or want to work as Patisserie Chefs in the catering and hospitality sector.
Times of Delivery
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
This Level 2 full-time course will prepare you to progress to Level 3 Certificate in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery at New College Durham, or a relevant course or an apprenticeship.
You could also progress to employment within the industry.
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