Professional Chefs VRQ Advanced Diploma Level 3

The Professional Chefs Advanced Diploma programme continues the development of professional cookery skills to an advanced level with associated knowledge. Students will need to be well motivated and committed to a career within the catering industry.

You will refine your skills through practical work in the patisserie, larder and production kitchens. Classroom activity will include assignments, restaurant and dish evaluation and online research. There are coursework and practical assessments throughout the year and two practical assessments at the end of the year. In addition to your main programme, you will study English and maths. Depending on your grades on entry, you will study either Functional Skills or GCSEs English and maths (one per year).

Course Content

The course comprises 11 units, six of which are practical and designed to develop and refine technical skills. There are also five units covering areas such as:

• Sourcing Produce


• Gastronomy


• Supervising Food Safety

Entry Requirements

Satisfactory completion of the Level 2 Professional Cookery programme. Demonstration of good practical skills, including some work experience within the hotel and catering industry.

Career Opportunities

Employment as a chef in the hotel and catering industry, with the potential to rise to a senior position on an accelerated career path.

Course Progression

Students may progress to a Foundation or BA (Hons) Degree in Culinary Arts.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.

*Are you 19 or over?

If you are 19 or over on the day your course starts, and your course is an approved qualification at level 3 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of your tuition.

Please call (01206) 712777 for more information.