Chef's Diploma Stage 2 Introduction to Professional Cookery NVQ Level 2

Is this course for me?
This course suits those who have completed NVQ Level 1 or who
already have food preparation skills.
What will I study?
This course explores food preparation, cooking and food and
drink service. Students are expected to work on events and
functions, both inside and outside the college, often with high
profile visitors present. Students work towards a number of
important awards: VRQ level 2 Professional Cookery
and VRQ level 2 Food and Drink Service along side key skills
certificates. The hospitality school has CoVE status and has won
two prestigious national awards: Hospitality Assured and the Beacon
Award.
Subjects:

• Cleaning
• Customer care skills
• Handle and maintaining knives
• Maintain and promote hygiene
• Team work
• These are optional subjects:
• Basic soups
• Cakes, sponges and scones
• Dough products
• Fish dishes
• Hot and cold desserts
• Hot and cold sauces
• Meat and poultry
• Pastry dishes
• Pulse dishes
• Rice dishes
• Stores
• Vegetables

What can I do next?
This can lead to the Advanced Chef's Diploma NVQ Level 3 Food
Preparation and Cooking and kitchen work as a Senior Commis Chef
and other work in the food service sector.
This can lead to employment in:

• Kitchen work as a senior commis chef
• Work in the food service sector

What are the entry requirements?
You will need to attend an interview and take a short test.
Applicants should also have GCSE English and maths A-C or
equivalent, and possess some chef skills and knowledge, and may
also need the Chef's Diploma Stage 1.
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.