About the course

This is a practical programme, which helps you to develop skills in cooking. These skills will allow you to prepare a wide range of dishes. The Certificate gives you an excellent grounding in the hospitality and catering industry.

How much does it cost?

Uniform, books and equipment – £300
Visits - £80
Locker - £10

Who is it suitable for?

This course is suitable for a student who has a passion for hospitality and catering and wants to develop their skills and knowledge in this sector.

Why study?

You will gain a good standard of cookery skills and learn other workplace essentials such as hygiene, health and safety, teamwork and customer care. This course can lead to progression onto Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills.

Where will this course take me?

Progression onto Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills

Core modules

This course is broken down into the following units:

• Level 2 Food safety in catering (1 credit)
• Level 1 Introduction to kitchen equipment (5 credits)
• Level 1 Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming (10 credits)
• Level 1 Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising (7 credits)
• Level 1 Prepare and cook food by baking, roasting and grilling (12 credits)
• Level 1 Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying (5 credits)

How will I be assessed?

Short answer test, practical exams, written questions.

Will I have to provide anything?

Uniform, books and equipment – £300
Visits - £80
Locker - £10

You may be entitled to receive a bursary to cover these costs