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Full Time Food Preparation and Cooking NVQ Level 1 Diploma

NVQ

In Brighton ()

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Description

  • Type

    NVQ

  • Duration

    1 Year

This course has been developed for students with learning or physical difficulties. It aims to give you the skills and confidence to build a foundation of knowledge in catering and hospitality, which you can then use to either progress onto a Level 2 programme or apply for a job within the industry. While you train with us, you can expect to learn the principles and then advanced techniques.

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

There are no formal academic entry requirements for this course. You will be asked to come for an interview and taster day where you can show your interest, enthusiasm and commitment to catering through your studies at school, your hobbies, any work experience or your ambitions. You will need to show that you are committed to the course and prepared to work in and out of class.

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Subjects

  • Cooking

Course programme

Food Preparation and Cooking NVQ Level 1 Diploma (Sept '10)

This course information relates to courses starting in September 2010.

Course code: B0667

Course category: Full-time

End Qualification: NVQ Level 1

Starting and ending month: September to June

Starting year: 2010

Course duration: 1 year

Course location: Pelham Campus

Course aims:
This course has been developed for students with learning or physical difficulties. It aims to give you the skills and confidence to build a foundation of knowledge in catering and hospitality, which you can then use to either progress onto a Level 2 programme or apply for a job within the industry.
While you train with us, you can expect to learn the principles and then advanced techniques that will prepare you for your career.

Course content:
On this course you will learn about:

  • Choosing, preparing and presenting food
  • Safety, hygiene and security in the workplace
  • Effective teamwork
  • Food storage
  • Preparing and cooking vegetables, meat, poultry and dough products



Facilities for students:
Our Catering department has excellent facilities, including professional kitchens with modern facilities The Gallery our very own restaurant.

Tutors:
Our lecturers are very experienced teachers who have many years of industry experience, including Restaurant Managers & Head Chefs.
Nicola Dabbs has been teaching this programme for 4 years with excellent results and achievements.

Assessment: All formal assessment of practical skills and underpinning knowledge for this programme will be College based, which will take place throughout the course.

Awarding Body: AAT

Entry Requirements:
There are no formal academic entry requirements for this course. You will be asked to come for an interview and taster day where you can show your interest, enthusiasm and commitment to catering through your studies at school, your hobbies, any work experience or your ambitions. You will need to show that you are committed to the course and prepared to work in and out of class.

Progression and links:
After successfully completing this course, you may wish to progress onto tour supported VRQ Level 1 Hospitality and Catering qualification.
Alternatively, you may wish to seek employment as a basic food operative in one of the many sectors within the industry, for example, restaurants, hotels, contract catering, industrial and airline catering.

Academic Centre:
Centre for Service Industries

Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:

  • Tuition Fees
  • College registration
  • Awarding Body registration
  • Resource Fee
  • Exam / Assessment Fees

Tuition fees

How much will the Tuition Fees cost?

Below are the fees for 09/10.

Home/EU students tuition fees (per year) : tbc

International tuition fees (per year) : tbc

Total for 19 and over : tbc
Total for under 19 : N/A
Total for international students : tbc

Full Time Food Preparation and Cooking NVQ Level 1 Diploma

Price on request