HND Professional Cookery with Management - Patisserie Route
Take your patisserie passion to new heights with this advanced HND program, designed for students who have completed the HNC Patisserie and are ready to step into leadership roles within the culinary and hospitality industry, or prepare you for university.?
Building on the strong foundation of practical and theoretical skills gained at HNC level, this course deepens your expertise in advanced pastry and patisserie techniques, including the creation of chocolate masterpieces, sugar work, and specialised desserts. Alongside your culinary development, you’ll gain essential management and business skills that are directly aligned with industry standards and expectations.?
You’ll also take on a front-of-house role in our professional, award-winning training restaurant, The Gallery, giving you real-world experience in hospitality supervision and customer service - an ideal blend of kitchen creativity and operational leadership.?
Content
- Managing Financial Resources
- Human Resources
- Management of Food and Beverage Operations (Practical)
- Gastronomy
- Kitchen Planning and Design
- Managing Hospitality Organisations
- Advanced Pastry
Career Paths
- Head Baker
- Senior Pastry Chef
- Business Owner
- Manager or Supervisor within Hospitality
Progression
On successful completion of this course, students may progress onto a related degree programme, such as Food, Nutrition and Textiles.
Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for various universities. Please enquire for more details.?
Entry requirements
- Completion of HNC Patisserie, with a minimum of B for Graded Unit or at our discretion.
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course?
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview?
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Stirling Campus
Full-Time
23 August 2027
Level 8