Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma for Professional Chefs (Pastry/Larder)

The Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3 for Professional Chefs (Pastry/Larder) qualification is for learners who are over 16 and wish to gain employment in the hospitality sector as a professional chef, responsible for developing and producing dishes and desserts, and have some previous of experience of preparing and cooking a wide range of commodities. This could be through previous industry experience or through completion of a qualification such as Level 2 Professional Chef/Culinary Skills.

There are two pathways to choose from when studying this professional chef course:

• Level 3 Culinary Skills (Larder); or
• Level 3 Culinary Skills (Patisserie)

The Advanced Technical Diploma will help you learn advanced skills and techniques in producing larder dishes and pastry products, preparing you to undertake a variety of roles within a kitchen, whether in the larder or the pastry section.

Topics covered include:

• the principles of food safety supervision for catering
• exploring gastronomy
• advanced skills and techniques in producing vegetable and vegetarian dishes
• advanced skills and techniques in producing meat dishes
• advanced skills and techniques in poultry and game dishes
• advanced skills and techniques in producing fish and shellfish dishes
• advanced skills and techniques in producing paste products
• advanced skills and techniques in producing hot, cold, and frozen desserts
• advanced skills and techniques in producing cakes and sponges

• Level 2 Professional Chef/Culinary Skills, plus GCSE English or Maths at grade C/4 or above.

The Diploma is designed to prepare you to enter employment opportunities in roles for chefs in both the UK and overseas or gain access to Higher Education.