HNC Professional Cookery: Pastry

  • Location:
    Motherwell
  • Duration:
    36 weeks
  • Time:
    09:00 - 16:00
  • Mode:
    Full-time
  • Starting:
    23 August 2027
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Overview

This course is a perfect one for anyone that has a passion for pastry and would like to advance their knowledge, understanding and skills.  This programme builds on the skills and professional practices developed in Pastry Chef (Level 6). You will acquire new skills in the supervision of people and develop an understanding of the role of a junior manager/Pastry Chef in a hospitality orientated environment. 

As a student of the Culinary Arts Department, you would also be given opportunity to be part of the extracurricular activity that takes place each academic session, for example Culinary Arts/Hospitality orientated competitions, Industry visits, masterclasses etc.  Choose a course with the Department of Culinary Arts and you will have an invaluable college experience, ensuring you are at the forefront of Hospitality & Culinary Arts, enhancing your life chances and opportunities. 

Entry

Entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

  • Pastry chef (Level 6 )
  • City and Guilds Diploma in Professional Cookery Level 2
  • Professional Chef (Level 6)
  • Or relevant and appropriate work experience
  • Success at competitive interview

Learn

You will undertake a wide array of subject areas as part of your HNC in Pastry, however you will also learn a variety of specialised skills and attributes that would be prudent in a pastry orientated environment. 

You will undertake units including:

Professional Cookery: Practical Pastry
Professional Cookery: Knowledge
Specialise Pastry
Hospitality Supervision
Financial Control Systems
Intermediate Food Hygiene
Work placement

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