Courses required to become a Pastry Chef in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Pastry Chef in South Africa, offered at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Capsicum Culinary Studio and International Hotel School, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 9 courses across 3 South African institutions (1 public university and 2 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Pastry Chef: 1 Diploma, 1 Certificate, 6 Short Course / Skills Programmes and 1 Higher Certificate. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Hospitality, Tourism & Sport course category.

Where to study to become a Pastry Chef in South Africa

CPUT, Capsicum and IHS each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Pastry Chef. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page below before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Pastry Chefs (1)

One option here: the Diploma in Hospitality Management & Professional Cookery at CPUT. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Pastry Chefs (2)

8 courses across 2 private colleges lead toward a career as a Pastry Chef, including the Professional Patisserie Programme and Assistant Baker Skills Programme. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Pastry Chef

9 courses

Universities (1)

Private Colleges (8)

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Professional Patisserie Programme

Capsicum · Certificate · 1 year full-time; also offered part-time
See requirements
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Assistant Baker Skills Programme

IHS · Short Course / Skills Programme · 11 months
See requirements
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Bread Baking

IHS · Short Course / Skills Programme · 2 days
See requirements
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Cake Baking

IHS · Short Course / Skills Programme · 3 weeks
See requirements
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Cake Decorating

IHS · Short Course / Skills Programme · 3 weeks
See requirements
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Festive Cooking and Baking

IHS · Short Course / Skills Programme · 4 weeks
See requirements
International Hotel School logoSee requirements
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Puff Pastry

IHS · Short Course / Skills Programme · 1 day
See requirements