Food Preparation NVQ Level 2

Is this course for me?
This course suits those who want to work as a chef but have
little or no experience.
What will I study?
This course is recognised by the industry as a standard
competence level for a chef. You will explore basic food hygiene,
food preparation, theory and practical skills. You will also work
with experienced professional chef lecturers to develop new
techniques and expertise and this is usually on a one day per week
basis. The hospitality school has CoVE status and has won two
prestigious national awards: Hospitality Assured and the Beacon
Award.
Subjects:

• Cleaning
• Handle and maintaining knives
• Hygiene
• Maintain a safe and secure environment
• Team work

These are optional subjects:

• Prepare and bake food
• Prepare and fry food
• Prepare and grill food
• Prepare fruit
• Prepare hot/cold sandwiches and bread products
• Prepare vegetables
• Prepare, boil, poach and steam food
• Prepare, cook and assemble food for service

What can I do next?
This can lead to a higher level course at the College, such as
the Advanced Chef's Diploma NVQ Level 3. Employment opportunities
include kitchen work as a Commis Chef or Chef de Partie and
contract supervision.
This can lead to employment in:

• Kitchen work as a commis chef
• Contract catering
• Holiday work abroad

What are the entry requirements?
You will need to be in full-time employment in the catering
industry and also possess the NVQ Level 1 Food Preparation or City
& Guilds International or City & Guilds 7061. Entry may
also be possible with trade experience and on completion of a
practical test.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by a portfolio of evidence, practical observation
and question and answer sessions. Students meet regularly with
tutors to help plan studies and discuss progress.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
£1350Exam fee:
£100
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year of the 2009/2010 academic year
only.