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NVQ 1 Food Preparation and Cooking

NVQ

In Brighton ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    NVQ

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

You will need to show us you have a strong interest in Catering. You must be able to work sensibly and safely in a kitchen and work well with others, even when youre under pressure. You will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at the level appropriate to your course
To apply:
Complete the application form as fully as you can and hand it in to the college co-ordinator at your...

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Course programme


NVQ 1 Food Preparation and Cooking (Level 1) This course will cover practical work in the kitchen. maintaining knives and cleaning equipment.

Course summary: This course will cover practical work in the kitchen. You will also study important aspects of working in the Catering industry such as working with others; health, hygiene and food storage; handling and maintaining knives and cleaning equipment.

Course category: 14 - 16 Programme

Course content:
Site: Pelham Tower
Content: This course provides a foundation on which you can build your basic skills and knowledge by working in the training kitchens.
You will explore techniques such as:
  • Boiling
  • Poaching
  • Steaming
  • Frying
  • Baking
  • Preparing vegetables and fruit

You will also study important aspects of working in the catering industry, such as:
  • Working with others
  • Health, hygiene and food storage
  • Handling and maintaining knives and cleaning equipment

Qualification:
Level 1 NVQ Food Preparation and Cooking. Equivalent to 4 GCSEs grades D-G, Food Hygiene Certificate
Could lead to:
A full-time course post 16 at VRQ level 2, or day release NVQ level 2. In the future you might wish to become a chef or work in hotel management.
Entry Requirements:
You will need to show us you have a strong interest in Catering. You must be able to work sensibly and safely in a kitchen and work well with others, even when youre under pressure. You will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at the level appropriate to your course
To apply:
Complete the application form as fully as you can and hand it in to the college co-ordinator at your school. They will tell you what the next step is.
Please note: Applying for this course does not guarantee you a place on it.

NVQ 1 Food Preparation and Cooking

Price on request