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Advanced Certificate: Patisserie

Take your passion for baking to the next level with this hands-on Bakery and Patisserie course, designed to prepare you for an exciting professional career. Train in state-of-the-art facilities while refining your practical skills and expanding your industry knowledge. You’ll gain the expertise needed to work confidently in a pastry section, patisserie, or artisan bakery, mastering craft baking, artisan breads, indulgent sweets, and stunning desserts. The course also explores specialist techniques, including chocolate work, giving you the creative edge to stand out in the baking and pastry industry.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Dunfermline
  • Levenmouth

Start Date:

Aug 2026

Duration:

  • One year full-time

Who is this course for?

This course is for those with experience in Patisserie who wish to expand their skills in this exciting and creative area of culinary arts.

What skills will I learn?

  • Gain the skills and knowledge required to source quality ingredients.
  • Apply and integrate knowledge and skills across culinary operational areas.
  • Develop knowledge and skills, such as specialist artisan bakery and culinary skills,
  • Gain a customer focused attitude through an understanding of the role of team members

What will I study?

Topics include:

  • Craft baking
  • Hot & Cold Desserts
  • Pastry Products
  • Cake & Sponge Products
  • Chocolate Products
  • Food hygiene
  • Core skills

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Professional Cookery (Patisserie) SCQF Level 7
  • MA or SVQ courses in the industry

What career opportunities are there?

  • Bakery Operative
  • Patisserie Chef
  • Baker
  • Pastry chef