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Learn how to make delicious treats and become a master baker in our Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery course!

Our professional cookery course is the first step to becoming a top chef! Learn how to prepare and cook food in our state-of-the-art commercial kitchens.

Develop your professional cookery skills and learn all about working in the Hospitality and Catering Industry with our Level 3 NVQ course!

This course is designed for students new to the construction sector and who have an interest in painting and decorating, providing a basic introduction to decorating skills.

This Level 2 course will help you perfect skills such as applying paint materials by brush and roller, standard wallpapers to non-complex walls, decorative finishes and paint materials by HVLP spray. The main focus of the level 2 programme is to enhance skills, knowledge and behaviours ready for industry. Sessions will be delivered in both a workshop environment (for practical work) and a classroom environment (for theory work). Also incorporated into the study programme will be maths & English, tutorial, work experience, academic tutorial and relevant trips & guest visits.

During this course you will learn how to correctly set up and serve a variety of drinks using the traditional barista coffee machine. You will demonstrate all health and safety measures throughout, whilst using the coffee machine, you will prepare 7 different hot drinks ranging from a expresso to hot chocolate.

The Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles can help you get a job in the hospitality and catering industry or progress up the ladder if you are already working in the sector. There are options focussed on food and beverage service, and professional cookery.

Become a master baker of tasty treats in our Level 3 course!

Whether you want to work as a zookeeper, animal care technician, veterinary nurse, kennel work or more, you can make it happen by unlocking your path to university with this Access to Higher Education course!

You could go on to study a wide range of healthcare, nursing and midwifery degrees at university with East Durham College's Ascentis Access to HE diploma. You may also progress to other related courses such as operating department practitioner, occupational health or social work, taught part-time on evenings or daytime.