NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Day(s) of Week:VARIOUS Duration:1 Year Fee: £640 (Price Includes Registration fee of £115)
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are aged between 19 and 23 and don’t already hold a qualification equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, tuition fees will be waived. If you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria, tuition fees will be waived. (Registration Fees will still apply).
Course Content: This is a practical course which incorporates various aspects within the specific specialist areas of food preparation and cooking, also serving food and drink, providing you with an excellent foundation for your career within the catering industry. You will gain valuable practical experience working in the Bistro & Reflections’ kitchen and restaurant; both are restaurants belonging to the college, situated on Beaufort Road site and are both open to the public.

If you are hoping to pursue a career in the kitchen, you will learn about cooking, culinary art and culinary techniques from around the world.

For those progressing from level one, prior-gained skills will be developed.

Other subjects covered include:

- Effectively working as a team

- Hygiene, health and safety

- Practical preparation and cooking developed around commodities within a restaurant kitchen workshop.

- The incorporation of both classical and contemporary dishes within a realistic work environment.

Entry Qualification: It is usual for learners to precede this program by completing the Level 1 qualification in the same subject area, and a suitable standard in functional skills (English and maths) and you must have a keen interest in the catering industry. The process for being accepted on the course will also involve an interview with a member of the catering team to ensure the course is best suited to the learner’s needs & ability. Course Format: Students study through a combination of practical experience and theory attainment is achieved by the process of assessment. Progression: It may be possible for you to progress through to level 3 before progressing on to work within the hospitality industry.