C&G HAB NVQ Professional Cookery Level 3

Suitable For

This course is suitable for those who are currently practitioners in the food industry or those wishing to improve their career prospects. At this level, the course offers the candidate the choice of general study or specialisation in various aspects of food preparation and cooking including:

• Food Preparation and Cookery
• Patisserie and Confectionary.

Course Content

In addition to advanced craft skills the course also covers the following specific subjects:

• Establishing and developing positive working relationships
• Maintain food safety
• Maintain the health, safety and security of the working environment.

Training is undertaken in the College restaurant production kitchen. This formal restaurant is open to the public and provides realistic working environment for students to develop confidence and gain suitable experience. There is also supporting theory. Candidates will work with others at Levels 2 and 3, and may be requested to take on a supervisory role as part of their course, and guide others in their tasks.

Assessment Method

NVQs are competence - based qualifications. Practical skills are continually assessed in the college realistic working environment. Underpinning knowledge is assessed by means of on - line testing. Completed portfolios are assessed by College tutors and submitted to the External Verifier appointed by City & Guilds. The portfolio evidence is much more in depth than at the previous level and candidates should be well motivated and able to undertake research tasks.

Progression

On completion of this programme, students will be fully prepared to take up either supervisory roles or work towards becoming a head chef.

Additional Information

Candidates will need a set of kitchen whites consisting of:

• A chef

  Entry Requirements

  Candidates must successfully complete Level 2 before embarking upon Level 3. All applicants will be invited to an informal interview prior to starting the course.

  s jacket and trousers
• An apron
• A hat and neckerchief
• Sturdy non - slip shoes (trainers are not suitable)
• A set of kitchen knives.

These may be ordered from a College approved supplier at a very competitive price - a price list is available from the College. Please note there will be other additional costs associated with this course. This is a Full Level 3 course, and students aged 19+ that do not already have a Level 3 qualification may be entitled to free tuition (although registration fees will still apply) - please contact the College on 01476 400250 for more details. All students will be interviewed prior to starting the course. {{Allitems.Item.$n.description2}}