PUBLIC INFORMATION
IBPE-1 Foundation
For candidates developing fundamental patisserie competence.
QUALIFICATIONS
Progress from Foundation to Mastery.
Six IBPE qualification levels define a progression of professional patisserie competence. These are private professional qualifications, without a claim of government or statutory recognition.
IBPE-1
Foundation
Approved duration pendingPass mark pending approvalIBPE private qualification
For candidates developing fundamental patisserie competence.
ENTRY
Approved entry requirements pending publication.
ASSESSED BY
Theory
Pending
Practical
Pending
Criteria and weighting
Pending
Critical-failure conditions and thresholds pending approval.
IBPE-2
Associate
Approved duration pendingPass mark pending approvalIBPE private qualification
For candidates demonstrating broader practical competence.
ENTRY
Approved entry requirements pending publication.
ASSESSED BY
Theory
Pending
Practical
Pending
Criteria and weighting
Pending
Critical-failure conditions and thresholds pending approval.
IBPE-3
Professional
Approved duration pendingPass mark pending approvalIBPE private qualification
For candidates demonstrating professional working competence.
ENTRY
Approved entry requirements pending publication.
ASSESSED BY
Theory
Pending
Practical
Pending
Criteria and weighting
Pending
Critical-failure conditions and thresholds pending approval.
IBPE-4
Advanced
Approved duration pendingPass mark pending approvalIBPE private qualification
For experienced professionals demonstrating advanced technical competence.
ENTRY
Approved entry requirements pending publication.
ASSESSED BY
Theory
Pending
Practical
Pending
Criteria and weighting
Pending
Critical-failure conditions and thresholds pending approval.
IBPE-5
Expert
Approved duration pendingPass mark pending approvalIBPE private qualification
For highly experienced professionals demonstrating advanced technical and operational capability.
ENTRY
Approved entry requirements pending publication.
ASSESSED BY
Theory
Pending
Practical
Pending
Criteria and weighting
Pending
Critical-failure conditions and thresholds pending approval.
IBPE-6
Master
Approved duration pendingPass mark pending approvalIBPE private qualification
The highest level of the IBPE qualification framework.
ENTRY
Approved entry requirements pending publication.
ASSESSED BY
Theory
Pending
Practical
Pending
Criteria and weighting
Pending
Critical-failure conditions and thresholds pending approval.
Published assessment and pass requirements
Assessment criteria
Pending
Approved criteria and component weightings must be published for each qualification.
Pass requirements
Pending
Approved pass marks and grade boundaries are pending publication.
Critical failures
Pending
Hygiene and safety violations may affect the overall result under the published specification.
Re-examination
Pending
Eligibility, timing, component carry-forward and fees depend on the approved policy.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
IBPE-2 Associate
For candidates demonstrating broader practical competence.
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IBPE-3 Professional
For candidates demonstrating professional working competence.
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IBPE-4 Advanced
For experienced professionals demonstrating advanced technical competence.
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IBPE-5 Expert
For highly experienced professionals demonstrating advanced technical and operational capability.
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IBPE-6 Master
The highest level of the IBPE qualification framework.
TRAIN WITH PURPOSE. DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE.
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Choose your qualification, review the published standard and the confirmed examination arrangements.
Online registration, candidate accounts and verification: Coming soon. Approved operating details are pending publication.