Introduction to Professional Cookery (City & Guilds VRQ 1)

Summary:

This vocationally related qualification has been designed by City & Guilds in order to:

• Meet the needs of candidates who work or want to work as chefs in the catering and hospitality sector at a professional level
• Allow candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the catering and hospitality sector
• Contribute to skills and knowledge towards a Level 2 Food and Drink Service Qualification
• Complete Functional Skills Maths, English and ICT.

Course Code: A4183 Start Date: 10/09/2012 End Date: 12/07/2013 Course Length: One year Entry Requirements:

You must have completed your secondary education. You should also be able to show evidence of interest in this vocational area.

Assessment:

VRQs are broken down into Craft and Non-Craft units. The non-craft units are assessed by the completion of assignments requiring personal research.

Craft units are assessed by short answer questions for knowledge and, for practical skills, a series of tests and end of session synoptic tests in both pastry and kitchen and larder disciplines.

The completion of all units results in the award of the Diploma with Pass, Credit or Distinction grades.

Academic Progression:

You can continue on to our Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery or another Level 2 course.

Costs:

Please be aware that there will be an additional fee for uniform and equipment.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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