Professional Cookery Level 3 - Advanced Diploma

Units you will study include:

• The principles of food safety supervision for Catering
• Supervision skills in the professional kitchen
• Cook & finish complex vegetable and vegetarian dishes
• Prep, Cook & finish complex meat dishes
• Prep, Cook & finish complex poultry dishes
• Prep, Cook & finish complex fish & shellfish dishes

(Units are subject to change)

This qualification will help learners undertake advanced skills and techniques in producing dishes, and will provide them with the skills needed to work in a kitchen in a variety of roles, within Kitchen & Larder sections.

You will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*- C) including English and maths grades, or have achieved a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and maths.  Additionally the successful completion of a relevant Level 2 industry related qualification in Food Preparation & Cooking.

All assessments will take place at college and each unit encompasses ongoing practical assessments to test the skills developed throughout the course. Practical application underpins unit based theoretical studies combining assignments and short answer test papers.

As part of this study program, every learner is expected to carry out 30hours work experience in an establishment related to this qualification.

On successful completion of this course you could progress onto Higher Education or full-time employment.

You will be required to purchase a course related book to support your learning. (approx cost £30.00, to be advised on interview)

NB - If you leave after the first four weeks, you will be liable to pay the full fees for the remainder of the academic year.  You are also liable to repay any assisted funding you have recieved (This includes any uniform/travel assistance)

THESE WILL BE UPDATED NEARER THE START OF THE COURSE.

Click here to download the current expected uniform list  If you already have a kit, the minimum requirement is a College logo jacket, and the small blue-checked trousers.

For progressing students there is a Top Up Uniform list for replacement/additional items

This course is intensive and requires dedication. You may be required to attend additional course related trips/ seminars that are outside the normal course hours. (suficient notice will be given as appropriate)

Subject to your progression, you may be required to attend more developmental sessions to ensure you succeed.

'Active research' will be required to support your learning.

Awarding Body:
City & Guilds

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Hospitality and Catering