Level One VRQ Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery

• Practical skills training classes
• Theory work to support your practical evidence
• Food preparation, cooking and production - this is carried out in the College restaurant kitchens
• Food and drink service - this is carried out in the College restaurants

You will achieve the following qualifications:

• Level One VRQ Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking
• Level One VRQ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
• Level Two Award in Food Safety in Catering
• Functional skills/GCSEs

The qualification is assessed in a variety of ways:

• Research based assignments
• Multi-choice tests/short answer questions
• Five individual practical tasks – graded pass, merit or distinction
• Two synoptic practical assessments - graded pass, merit or distinction

• Quality Focused quality is at the heart of all we do, we are all accountable for performance and results.
• Ambitious achieving success for our learners, staff, businesses and communities.
• Enterprising innovative and responsive, encouraging new ideas to generate developments, income and efficiencies in our operations.
• Resilient embracing change and being determined to succeed.
• Respectful to each other, advancing equality of opportunities and promoting diversity
• Caring safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults, providing a safe, inclusive and considerate environment for all members of the college community.