Patisserie Course - Spring Term 4 weeks Fees TBC

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

12/01/2026

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19 or over.

Teaching staff

Oaklands has a team of staff who are industry trained and qualified in their fields. They are dedicated in helping you reach your full potential and achieve your qualification.

Course Code

SCHCDTBP/1

Duration

4-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

You will be assessed through observation of your skills.

About the course

On this short course you will learn to make a range of products every week covering the history and science behind them. Each week a some sweet treats will also be made. The products will be a mixture of desserts, from a variety of cultures and countries. The skills and methods will be developed throughout with the intention to build a centrepiece dessert.

Career options

This course could lead you to enter self-employment with pastry making skills. It could also support your progression to further education or training.

Successful completion of our Hospitality & Catering courses can lead you onto a higher level course, university or even into employment.

Potential careers:

Butler, Catering/ Restaurant Manager
Chef
Conference and Banqueting Manager
Hotel Manager
Hotel Receptionist
Housekeeper
Kitchen Assistant/ Porter
Kitchen Supervisor/ Manager
Sommelier/ Wine Waiter
Waiter/ Waitress '

This is where the stars of the future are going to train.' - Becky Alexander – Local Food Critic

Course Content - What will I learn?

Sponge based desserts Batter based desserts Fruit based desserts Sorbets & Icecreams Mousses Cream and egg based desserts Tarts and pastry based desserts

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

You will be assessed through observation of your skills.

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