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Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution 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.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution 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 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you are not a UK National you may have an International fee to pay, please see our International Student Payment Information page for more information.
Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution 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.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution 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 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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 full-time course will prepare you to progress to a relevant Level 3 course or apprenticeship, or employment.
Entry Criteria
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths or Functional Skills Level 1
You will need purchase a kit and uniform; costs TBC.
What are the next steps?
You will meet with a member of the team to find out more about the course, discuss which course is right for you and see the facilities. Please bring your GCSE grades/predicted grades or any other relevant qualifications.
Study Aims
Develop your patisserie and confectionery skills, as well as an awareness of health and food safety in the catering industry.
This full-time 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.
Modules Studied
You will study the following:
Food Health and Safety # Menu planning and costs # Hot and cold deserts and puddings # Produce paste product # Produce biscuits, cake and sponge # Produce fermented dough products
Times of Delivery
TBC
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.
Teaching and Assessment
You will be assessed both in theory and practical.
Industry Links
NCD has many links with employers, visits to employers, workshops in college, including competitions both regional and national and other trips.
Placement
Placement will be an essential part of the course, we recommend having an industry placement to gain experience in the industry.
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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