Diploma Professional Cookery Level 2

Course Marketing Title
Level 2 NVQ Diploma Professional Cookery.

Overview
Become a professional chef by completing this industry standard qualification. You'll gain a high standard of cookery skills from processes, such as roasting and frying to commodities, whilst also learning other workplace essentials like menu design. This course is for anyone who works or wants to work as a chef in the catering and hospitality sector. It is ideal for learners coming straight from school who wish to seek a career in this industry. It is also ideal for those chefs in industry who would like to continue or refresh their knowledge by undertaking topics within the qualification.

Entry Requirements
Progression from Level 2 Hospitality and Catering qualification, or 3 GCSE at Grade D or above (English and maths desirable) and good personal hygiene.

Course Duration
One year – Full time.

Skills and Benefits
The course covers a range of areas that are essential for a career in the catering industry. You will participate in a real working environment both preparing and serving food in the college’s restaurant, ‘Elevations’. As well as practical skills, you will also develop their essential team work and employability skills throughout the course.

Mandatory Units
Knife safety Prepare fish, meat, poultry and vegetables Cook fish, meat, poultry and vegetables Prepare and cook sauces, stocks, pasta and eggs

Optional Units
There are no optional units on this qualification.

Course Assessment
You will be assessed through practical assessments and end of unit tests.

Progression
NVQ Level 2 Hospitality, NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery or employment.

Course Fees
For full details contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.