NVQ Levels 1 Food Preparation and Cooking

Course information:
NVQ Levels 1 Food Preparation and Cooking

Course content:

NVQ Level 1 Food Preparation and Cooking can be gained either in parts (units), one at a time, or all together as on a typical course of study.
The time taken to do one part, or whole qualification, will depend upon the individual. If you are keen and confident and want to learn quickly, then you can. If you learn more slowly, then you can take longer to gain the qualification. You will be given every assistance to gain the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your aim, but it is your responsibility to decide when you feel ready to be assessed.
Working at Level 1 you would need to show competence in a range of varied work activities, most of which may be routine and predictable.
You will be able to achieve this qualification at the college in our fully equipped kitchens, either on day release from work or on a full-time basis.
This qualification consists of a minimum of 7 units from:

Mandatory Units
501 Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
504 Contribute to effective teamwork (CfA)
603 Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and
cooking food

Optional units - choose 4 units from the list
515 Prepare vegetables
516 Prepare and finish simple salads and fruit dishes
518 Cook vegetables
519 Prepare and cook fish
520 Prepare and cook meat and poultry
523 Prepare and cook eggs
526 Prepare and cook simple bread and dough products
541 Package food for delivery

Assessment procedure:
Assessment measures a candidate's competent practical performance. In other words we assess whether you really can do the job required and if you understand how and why these jobs are done. This will normally be observation in a situation which resembles, as closely as possible, the real work place. A person must possess relevant underpinning knowledge in order to successfully achieve a unit and prove total competence. This will be assessed by written and oral questioning.


Qualifications achieved:
NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking

Progression opportunities:
NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or employment at operative level.

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.