Introductory Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking: Site The RoundHouse

GCSE

In Derby

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    GCSE

  • Location

    Derby

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course Summary:
This qualification covers the required skills and knowledge for preparing to work in the hospitality and catering industry. It is designed to meet the needs of learners who want to become a chef or who just want to improve their cooking skills and knowledge.
You will be studying at the Roundhouse Campus at Derby College and training in our modern kitchens.
Entry requirements
N/A

Facilities

Location

Start date

Derby (Derbyshire)
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The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park,, DE24 8JE

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Chef
  • Food Preparation
  • Cooking
  • Production
  • Hospitality
  • Hospitality catering
  • Maths
  • English
  • Catering

Course programme

Course Content: You will cover mandatory units in: Maintaining a safe, hygienic and secure work environment Working as part of a team Maintaining food safety There is also a variety of optional units: Prepare vegetables Prepare and finish simple salad and fruit dishes Prepare hot and cold sandwiches Cook vegetables Prepare and cook fish Prepare and cook meat and poultry Prepare and cook pasta Prepare and cook rice Prepare and cook eggs Prepare and cook pulses Prepare and cook vegetable protein Cook and finish simple bread and dough products Prepare and cook grain Learners will need to complete the mandatory units plus the required optional units to achieve the full qualification. How will I be assessed? You will be assessed through practical assessments, tests and building up a portfolio of evidence. Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required? You will need to purchase a chef's uniform through the College. What can I do after this course? Further Study You could consider the Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery or the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food Production/ Professional Cookery. Careers You can advance your career working in a kitchen.

Introductory Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking: Site The RoundHouse

Price on request