Full Time Introduction to Professional Cookery VRQ City and Guilds Diploma Level 1
Vocational qualification
In Sketty
Description
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Vocational qualification
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Location
Sketty (Wales)
Course Content. The Hospitality and Catering Industry is a major employer both nationally and internationally. With a national skills shortage, it is essential that the industry recruits skilled and professional staff to ensure the provision of meals for millions of people each day in a variety of outlets. This City and Guilds vocational qualification is proactive in addressing the needs of the.
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Introduction to Professional Cookery VRQ City & Guilds Diploma (Level 1)
Course Content
The Hospitality and Catering Industry is a major employer both nationally and internationally. With a national skills shortage, it is essential that the industry recruits skilled and professional staff to ensure the provision of meals for millions of people each day in a variety of outlets.
This City and Guilds vocational qualification is proactive in addressing the needs of the individual and the industry. It offers the knowledge and practical skills necessary to achieve an industry recognised qualification and a career in food preparation and cooking.
The study units are:
Introduction to the Catering and Hospitality Industry;
Food Safety in Catering;
Health and Safety Awareness for Catering and Hospitality;
Introduction to Healthier Foods and Special Diets;
Introduction to Kitchen Equipment;
Introduction to Personal Workplace Skills;
Prepare and Cook Food by Boiling, Poaching and Steaming;
Prepare and Cook Food by Stewing and Braising;
Prepare and Cook Food by Baking, Roasting and Grilling;
Prepare and Cook Food by Deep Frying and Shallow Frying;
Regeneration of Pre-packed Food;
Cold Food Preparation.
Methods of assessment.
The course is assessed by written assignments, short answer tests, an online test and to practical examinations.
Qualifications
A general education, commitment, enthusiasm and the ability to work with others is essential.
Progression
The Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery is valued by employers and there are several alternative routes for progression:
Employment Opportunities in:
General Hospitality
Food Preparation and Cooking
Further Education:
Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery
Course Costs [may be subject to change]
Full uniform £200
Books £50
Educational Visits £150
Locker key £10 [refundable on return of the key at end of year]
Students are allowed to purchase the items made in practical sessions at a reasonable price. This will vary according to the products made. No credit is given all payments must be made at time of purchase.
Location
Tycoch Campus
Attendance
Full Time
Interview
An interview is required
Full Time Introduction to Professional Cookery VRQ City and Guilds Diploma Level 1