Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery (Level 2)

Introduction

This course is designed for people already working in the industry wishing to improve their skills and to gain a recognised qualification.

What Will I Learn

You will develop your food preparation skills within the workplace and in one of our training kitchens under the guidance of an experienced Chef Lecturer.

Example Modules

• Food Safety
• Preparation and Cooking Fish
• Meat and Poultry Dishes
• Soups and Sauces
• Basic pasta and Pulse Dishes

How Will I Be Assessed?

You will be assessed by continuous assessment based on observed practical performance and external theory tests.

Entry Requirements

You will have successfully completed a Level 1 NVQ in Professional Cookery or equivalent. You will also be required to attend an interview / discussion with the tutor prior to enrolment.

Additional Information

This course is held for four hours on one evening each week during the academic year.

Progression

Upon successful completion of this course, you may be able to undertake an NVQ 3 in Professional Cookery or an NVQ 3 Patisserie and Confectionary.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities would include working in a hotel, restaurant or a commercial kitchen.

Qualification type: Not applicable Mode of study: Part-Time Courses Start date: September Duration (weeks): To be confirmed Hours per week: To be confirmed Days of the week: To be confirmed Course code: PFWPROFC2