Patisserie, Baking & Confectionery
Experience Guvon Academy first-hand by joining us for upcoming open days, practical campus workshops, and interactive culinary events.
Patisserie, Baking & Confectionery
Experience Guvon Academy first-hand by joining us for upcoming open days, practical campus workshops, and interactive culinary events.
Course credentials
Certification:
Short Learning Programme Certificate and International Highfield Award in Patisserie, Confectionery and Bakery
Duration:
14 Months (8 months theory and 6 months of work experience)
Entrance Requirement:
National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Senior Certificate Vocational (NCV) or equivalent.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Master the art of Patisserie, Baking & Confectionery
The Patisserie, Baking & Confectionery programme is designed for aspiring pastry chefs and bakers who are passionate about creating exceptional desserts, breads and confectionery. Combining practical training with workplace experience, this programme equips students with the technical skills, creativity and confidence to succeed in the professional pastry industry.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career prospects ahead
Graduates of the Patisserie, Baking & Confectionery programme may pursue careers as:
- Baker
- Pastry Chef
- Cake Designer or Decorator
- Chocolatier
- Research & Development Chef
- Food Stylist
COURSE MODULES
What you will learn
Throughout the programme, students develop practical and theoretical skills in:
- Food Safety & Workplace Safety
- Kitchen Equipment & Knife Skills
- Workplace Standards & Professional Development
- Culinary Numeracy & Units of Measurement
- Cold Food Preparation & Presentation
- Dough & Bread Products
- Paste & Pastry Products
- Biscuits & Cakes
- Hot & Cold Desserts
- Sugar & Chocolate Work
- Petit Fours & Miniatures
- Fillings, Toppings, Icings, Glazes, Creams, Sauces & Decorative Techniques
- Work-Integrated Learning I
COURSE FEES
Invest in your future
Highfield Certificate in Patisserie,
Confectionery and Bakery – Short Learning Programme (14 Months):
R99 500.00 (2026)
Annual course fees are subject to change without prior notice. E&OE.