Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality & Professional Cookery

Course Team Leader: Lakin, Nicholas

Course Level: Level 2

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Hospitality and Sport

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade D and above or a level 1 vocational qualification, plus GCSE English at grade D/E and above

Study Hours: 22,9
Nº of Weeks:34

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (this is subject to achieving a Level 2 VRQ in Professional Cookery, a 90% attendance record and reference).

Careers Progression: You can enter employment as a chef or a cook in a restaurant, pub, residential home, club or even start your own business.

Course Description:
The course is designed for direct entry at level 2 and aimed at those who wish to gain the skills need to progress in the catering industry. It will develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills in both kitchen and restaurant environments.

Description Breakdown:
The course involves catering industry-related assignments designed to cover a broad range of topics, together with practical skills development.
Topics include meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, soups, stocks, sauces, pastry, hot and cold deserts, buffet and presentation. You will cover the practical aspects of customer care within the College restaurant. Self study time will be required for research and completion of course work.

Assessment Description: Exams and Continuous

Nº Places Available: 22

Trips Residentials: The course consists of assignments, short written theory tests. Practical assessments are carried out in test conditions at pre set times. The course runs over 4 days and includes one restaurant session.

Qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 50
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 550

Additional Costs: You will need to buy catering knives, kitchen and restaurant uniform. Details of recommended supplier provided on application.

Additional Costs Total: 230