Certificate in Patisserie (Level 4) 
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START DATE
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9 JULY 2012
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DURATION
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21 WEEKS FULL-TIME (4 DAYS PER WEEK)
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LOCATION
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PETONE CAMPUS
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COURSE CODE
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HV4175
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TBA |
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FEES
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Programme, Domestic: $3,594 International: $13,843.06
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Incorporating City & Guilds Diploma
The Certificate in Patisserie (Level 4) provides internationally recognised patisserie qualifications with the opportunity to advance with specialist skills in baking, confectionary, and pastries. Ideal for those wanting to pursue a career as a patisserie chef as well as those wanting to further their cookery skills, this programme is specifically designed to serve the needs of a growing industry hungry for qualified pastry chefs.
This programme leads on from the City & Guilds International Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking - Culinary Arts. Other City & Guilds accredited providers will recognize achievements in the components of the City & Guilds International Diploma in Patisserie.
Programme content
- Cakes, sponges, and paste products
- Creams, fillings and glazes
- Food art and presentation
- Hygiene operations & supervision
- Fermented and chemically aerated products
- Costing, budgets & control
- Fruit and meringue based desserts
- Decorative mediums and celebrations cakes
- Kitchen maintenance and design
- Gelatine and eggs set desserts
Entry requirements
City and Guilds International Certificate in Food Preparation in Cookery & Culinary Arts or NZQA 752 National Certificate in Cookery (Level 3), or a qualification at least equivalent to the above.
Students for whom English is a second language, a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent is required.
Where will it take me?
Opportunities exist to work as a chef in hotels, restaurants, bistros, cafes or catering companies. You may also wish to specialise as a patisserie chef or assistant patisserie chef.