Certificate 3 in Patisserie

Level: Certificate 3(MNQF Level 3)
Duration: 0.5 years(1 Semester)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 3,735

previous Intake: August Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time (Morning), Full-Time (Evening))

Overview

This program provides the foundation for an individual who wants to be a competent chef specialized in pastry. Students will learn the skills required to produce pastries, desserts, cakes, yeast goods, chocolate and petit fours along with their presentation techniques. This culinary program is designed for those seeking the skills, knowledge and attitude to meet demands of working and specializing in patisserie.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Successful completion of Basic Education OR
ii) Attainment of a Level 2 qualification OR

Alternative Entry

i) 18 years old and 1 year work experience

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CAT015 Hot and Cold Desserts (CORE)	Hot and Cold Desserts	Nil	5 Hot and Cold Desserts (CORE) (5) (5)	415 415
CORE	CAT017 Baking Principles and Yeast Goods (CORE)	Baking Principles and Yeast Goods	Nil	6 Baking Principles and Yeast Goods (CORE) (6) (6)	498 498
CORE	CAT002 Basic Decorations (CORE)	Basic Decorations	Nil	5 Basic Decorations (CORE) (5) (5)	415 415
CORE	CAT079 Food Safety and Sanitation (CORE)	Food Safety and Sanitation	Nil	3 Food Safety and Sanitation (CORE) (3) (3)	249 249
CORE	CAT081 Fundamentals of Cookies and Petit Fours (CORE)	Fundamentals of Cookies and Petit Fours	Nil	5 Fundamentals of Cookies and Petit Fours (CORE) (5) (5)	415 415
CORE	CAT083 Fundamentals, Skills and Techniques in Patisserie (CORE)	Fundamentals, Skills and Techniques in Patisserie	Nil	5 Fundamentals, Skills and Techniques in Patisserie (CORE) (5) (5)	415 415
CORE	CAT089 Introduction to Cakes (CORE)	Introduction to Cakes	Nil	6 Introduction to Cakes (CORE) (6) (6)	498 498
CORE	HOS067 First Aid and Fire Fighting (CORE)	First Aid and Fire Fighting	Nil	10 First Aid and Fire Fighting (CORE) (10) (10)	830 830

Course Total

45 CP

Total: 3,735

3,735

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

Pastry Chef Baker Cake Decorator Patisserie Assistant Bakery Shop Assistant Specialty Dessert Chef Entrepreneur Bakery Production Assistant Catering Pastry Chef Food Stylist