C&G NVQ Professional Cookery Full Level 2

Suitable For

This course leads to a nationally recognised qualification is suitable for those who are currently practitioners in the food industry or those wishing to take up a career such as a chef de partie or sous chef in various types of outlet.

Course Content

The course involves a broad range of practical training undertaken in the College restaurant production kitchen. This formal restaurant is open to the public and provides the realistic working environment for students to develop confidence and gain suitable experience. There is also a range of supporting theory. The course covers the following subjects:

• Developing knife skills
• Food preparation techniques
• Methods of cookery
• Menu planning
• Food commodities
• Kitchen service methods
• Mass production techniques.

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 and Guilds.

Progression

On successful completion of the course students can progress onto the Level 3 course. Successful candidates will find that this qualification and the skills acquired during its completion will prove an advantage when applying for posts within the industry and to improved promotion prospects.

Additional Information

Candidates will need a set of kitchen whites consisting of:

• A chef

  Entry Requirements

  There are no specific entry requirements for this level but it is useful if you have completed Level 1. 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.

Times and days may be subject to change as learners will infil with the full time group. Course runs 17:00 - 21:00 on Tuesdays and 14:30 - 16:30 on Wednesdays. These may be ordered from a College approved supplier at a very competitive price - a price list is available from the College. This is a Full Level 2 course, and students aged 19+ that do not already have a Level 2 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}}