Catering – Professional Cookery Level 1

This is an introductory course covering the basic essential skills of professional cookery to enable you to develop a career as a professional chef.

This course will provide you with an introductory pathway for further study on the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery, an apprenticeship or entering into employment. The qualification covers all aspects of basic cooking methods, an introduction to the catering industry, food safety and health and safety. You will learn to work as part of a team in the College’s excellent industry standard kitchen and restaurant, and carry out a period of industry work experience. During the course there will be the opportunity to take part in annual events and competitions which will enable you to gain valuable experience.

Qualification City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Duration One year

Course Content Topics you will cover include: • Introduction to Employability in the Catering & Hospitality Industry • Food Safety in Catering • Health & Safety Awareness in Catering • Prepare & Cook a Variety of Food

Assessment is by practical tasks on a continuous basis and industry related 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.

Entry Requirements • GCSEs at grade E (grade 2) or above in English and maths • Successful interview and initial assessment • You will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm and commitment for this subject area

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent upon successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.

Study options may include: • Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery • Level 2 Apprenticeship

Employment options may include: • Commis chef • Food and 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.