Teaching methods
The Diplôme de Pâtisserie with Internship Pathway is designed to help students acquire the specific skills required to pursue a professional career in pastry.
A multidisciplinary approach is used throughout the programme, and all of the modules leverage interactive teaching methods.
The programme includes:
- Theoretical learning;
- Practical application;
- Development of the ability to work autonomously and responsibly.
Teaching methods include:
- Online and face-to-face theory classes taught by Le Cordon Bleu Paris Instructors and guest instructors.
- Demonstrations led by Le Cordon Bleu Chefs to help students acquire practical methods.
- A demonstration by a professional guest Chef.
- An educational trip to Rungis International Market.
- Online talks or demonstrations by Le Cordon Bleu Chef Instructors from around the world.
- Ongoing support from the Chef Instructors when appraising work.
The programme is centred around active student participation, both in real-life situations and simulated environments, notably to cultivate a responsible work ethic.
Assessment methods
Students are assessed on the operational skills required to obtain professional certification.
All absences must be justified in writing. The Diplôme de Parcours Professionnel will not be awarded to students who fail to meet all the required standards.
The student’s Point of Contact Chef is responsible for coordinating and approving assessments for the "Practical Application" module as a whole.
The final assessment is based on the grades awarded at the four performance reviews: one half way through the programme and one at the end of the programme at the Quai André Citroën site; and one half way through the programme and then a final performance review at the Hôtel de la Marine site.
Mid-programme performance review - Practical Application The student’s Point of Contact Chef conducts the performance review based on the assessments provided by each station manager. Each criteria is assessed against the standardised grading scale for professional skills, attitudes and requirements.
The performance review with the student's Point of Contact Chef focuses on the student’s performance up to the day of the review, including their level of investment, their attitude, and their ability to take responsibility. It also assesses their strengths and weaknesses in relation to the standards expected.
Final performance review - Practical Application: The student's Point of Contact Chef assesses the student’s Practical Application period at Quai André Citroën to determine whether or not the student can continue with an advanced Practical Application period at the Hôtel de la Marine, with the prospect of then going on to secure a professional internship on completing the Superior Certificate programme.
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Mid-programme performance review - Advanced Practical Application period at the Hôtel de la Marine: The student’s Point of Contact conducts the performance review based on the assessments provided by the supervisors at the Hôtel de la Marine site. The assessment measures accomplishments against the standardised grading scale for professional skills, attitudes and requirements.
The performance review with the student's Point of Contact Chef focuses on the student’s performance up to the day of the review, including their level of investment, their attitude, and their ability to take responsibility. It also assesses their strengths and weaknesses in relation to the standards expected.
Final performance review - Advanced Practical Application period at the Hôtel de la Marine and final approval: This performance review is conducted by the student’s main Point of Contact along with the student’s Point of Contact from the Hôtel de la Marine once the student has completed 60 hours of advanced Practical Application at the Hôtel de la Marine as part of the Superior Pastry Certificate programme.
The final grade awarded is the average of all the grades awarded during the Practical Application periods at both Quai André Citroën and the Hôtel de la Marine.
Both Practical Application periods must be successfully completed in order to access a professional internship at the end of the programme (module 5 of 5).