Introduction to Patisserie, sweets and treats

, Level 2
Course Length Course 6 weeks 3 hours. One evening a week.
Study Type Part time
Course Cost £300 (Adult) Financial support 19+
A hospitality apprentice at work at Harrogate College

Course overview

A course designed to provide adults with an opportunity to develop their culinary skills, come as a novice or an experienced chef - there is plenty for everyone to learn.

  • Entry Requirements
    £300 as a course fee to cover tutor fees and ingredients. Wednesday evenings – 5.30-8.30pm.
  • Benefits/Skills
    • Grow in confidence in the kitchen
    • Learn how to utilise a variety of fresh and homemade ingredients
    • Increase awareness around sustainable and cost-saving cooking methods
    • Ongoing practical, recipes and methods to take home
  • Who is this course for?
    Course times are designed in the evening to suit adults with a busy schedule. The course will allow learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment in catering or just for fun.
  • Units/Modules

    The 6-week programme will cover preparing and cooking food within these four main areas:

    • Pastry
    • Cakes
    • Fermented dough
    • Desserts
  • Careers/Progression
    Similar specialised themed cooking experiences or enrolment to a formal cookery qualification.
Course Code: 78665-01

Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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