Professional Cookery - NVQ Level 2 (for adults)

Professional Cookery - NVQ Level 2 (for adults)

Course ID:
PC86284

Academy:
Tourism, Hospitality, & Sport

Introduction:
This course is for adults who wish to train/retrain as a professional chef, and develop skills that will enable them to gain employment in a busy restaurant environment. It is a full Level 2 qualification.

Study Mode & Location:
This course can be studied as a part-time course (over 1 year for 6.5 hours per week) or as a one year Part-Time+ course. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
The Graduate Chef programme is offered over a period of one year. It is an intense programme and in the main is practically based. Part of the programme does include the relevant theory to reinforce the practical sessions.

A total of 14 units are required to successfully complete the programme. Each unit is broken down into a number of assessments that are relevant for that particular unit. The course includes the following units:

• Cook & Finish Basic Soups.
• Cook & Finish Basic Sauces.
• Preparation of Meats.
• Preparation of Fish.
• Hot & Cold Desserts.
• Preparation of Basic Pastry.

Assessment:
Assessments take place in a realistic working environment (RWE) where you will be preparing and cooking the food that is served in the College`s on site Restaurant, Vincent`s. During the course you will become familiar with the assessment process and eventually take control in the planning of your own assessments, where you will put together a portfolio of evidence.

Additional

Costs

• Books £20.00.
• Knife set (optional) £30.00.
• Chef`s Whites £76.00.
• Portfolio £2.50.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of the programme within the given time frame will lead to employment within the industry or to a place on the NVQ Level 3 programme.

How To Apply

Part-Time+ Route
You will need to complete a Further Education Application Form. These will be available from mid-May.
Many courses have limited places so please return your application form as soon as possible. Following acceptance of your application, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Part-Time Only Route
You will need to have an informal interview with a Adult Admissions Adviser.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study for FREE or at a reduced price.

Part-Time+ Course Benefits
Part-Time+ courses are ideal if you are looking to return to education, change career or progress to higher level studies. Courses last between 11 and 18 hours per week, for a full year and fit in with school hours and holidays. They offer:

• support with accessing a variety of funds including an Adult Learning Grant of up to £30 per week.
• a bursary meaning there are no tuition fees to pay.
• childcare support.
• transport to and from College.
• an individual development plan to guide you to your next step.
• personal tutor support throughout your course.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.