Part Time Food Preparation and Cooking NVQ Level 2

Food Preparation and Cooking NVQ Level 2 - Newbury College

Full Time courses for under 19's are free of chargeCode : Start : End : Times : Day : Duration : Cost (Year 1)*

CT0802 091001 : 14/09/2009 : 28/06/2010 : 09:00 to 17:00 : Monday : 36 Weeks : 0.00

Course Overview This is aimed at trainee chefs who wish to gain a professional qualification in Catering. The course can be taken as part of the Apprenticeship scheme.

Qualification gained: NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking, Food Hygiene Certificate, Health & Safety in the Workplace Certificate, Key Skills in Application of Number and Communications.

Course Content: This is a practical programme which develops skills in preparation and cookery of various foods. The course includes five mandatory and seven optional units. Mandatory Units: Maintain Hygiene in Food Storage, Clean Food Production Area, Create and Maintain Effective Working Relationships, Maintain a Safe and Secure Environment. Optional Units: Prepare and Cook Cakes, Sponges and Scones, Prepare and Cook Meat, Prepare and Cook Pasta, Prepare and Cook Soup, Prepare and Cook Vegetables, Prepare Hot and Cold Sauces.

Work Experience: Students must be employed in the Catering industry, and involved with food preparation and cooking.

Course Assessment: Practical assessment is carried out both at College and in the workplace. Knowledge is assessed by on-line tests.

Progression: Food Preparation & Cooking NVQ Level 3

Homework: Approximately two hours per week

Additional Costs: Students will be required to purchase Chef's whites and a set of catering knives.

Course Fees

• Fees quoted with the course information are for the current academic year. Fees for the next academic year starting in September are subject to change and will be confirmed annually.
• Part Time Course Fee Relate to Year 1 course fees only. Two year course fees will have an additional course fee for the second year; these fees are subject to confirmation annually.

Popular courses fill quickly and early enrolment is recommended.

Please note that course information may be subject to change and you are advised to check the current details with Newbury College before you enrol.