CATERING - PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 2 Expand your skills and knowledge within the world of contemporary professional cookery whilst developing your creative ability and enabling you to progress your career as a professional chef.
This qualification covers all aspects of professional cookery from developing your preparation, cooking and presentation skills to working in the College’s industry-standard training kitchen and restaurant. You will have the opportunity to cater for annual events, enter competitions and take part in industry visits, all of which will enable you to understand the expectations of a future employer. As your skills develop, so will your employability, and you will be more eligible for part-time job opportunities, further increasing your experience, knowledge and future employability.
Qualification City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery
Duration One year
Course Content Topics you will cover include: • Catering Operations, Costs & Menu Planning • Prepare & Cook a Variety of Foods • Produce Hot & Cold Desserts & Puddings • Developing Skills for Employment in the Catering & Hospitality Industry Assessment is by continuous observed industry related practical tasks as well as assignments, projects and written assessments, which are assessed through internal and external assessment papers. All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level. Please see page 8 for more details.
Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria. Study options may include: • Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery Employment options may include: • Commis chef/chef de partie • Food & beverage personnel • Event catering
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Course Costs Please note that any costs shown here are subject to change and that there may be additional material costs for your course. There are various bursaries available to support eligible students with course-related costs and you can find out more about these on page 14. Aged 16 –18 years There are no tuition or examination fees Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Tuition Fee £945
Material Fees There is a £220 material fee cost for this course.
Entry Requirements • 4 GCSEs at grade D (grade 3) or above (to include maths and English) or completion of a Level 1 related qualification • Successful interview and initial assessment • You will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm and commitment for this subject area
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