Professional Cookery Advanced Apprenticeship
Course
In Colchester
*Indicative price
Original amount in USD:
$ 500
Description
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Course
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Location
Colchester
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Start date
Different dates available
This Professional Cookery programme is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to work within a professional kitchen environment. Learning through practical and theory sessions at College is teamed with work-based experience and training in order to achieve an NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking and a Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles.
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About this course
Successful completion of a relevant level 2 qualification. Candidates should have a strong interest in the area of hospitality and be able to discuss why they wish to do this. You will need to be committed to your study and be responsible for your own learning. You will be required to attend an interview with the work based learning team and be asked to complete basic skills assessments in literacy and numeracy. Students on this course are required to be employed in a suitable work placement in a restaurant, hotel or catering establishment.
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Subjects
- IT
- Cooking
- Cookery
- Professional Cookery
- Hospitality
- Team Training
- Catering
- Chef
- Skills and Training
- Food Preparation
- Hospitality catering
Course programme
This Professional Cookery programme is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to work within a professional kitchen environment. Learning through practical and theory sessions at College is teamed with work-based experience and training in order to achieve an NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking and a Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles.
Course Content
Core units:
- Develop Productive Working Relationship with Colleagues
- Maintain Health, Hygiene, Safety and Security of the Working Environment
- Maintain Food Safety when Storing, Preparing and Cooking Food
Optional units:
- Preparation, Cooking and Finishing of Complex Fish Dishes
- Preparation, Cooking and Finishing of Complex Shellfish Dishes
- Preparation, Cooking and Finishing of Complex Meat Dishes
- Preparation, Cooking and Finishing of Complex Poultry Dishes
- Preparation, Cooking and Finishing of Complex Game Dishes
- Preparation, Cooking and Finishing of Fresh Pasta Dishes
- Preparation, Cooking and Finishing of Bread and Dough Products
- Preparation, Cooking and Finishing of Dressings and Cold Sauces
- Preparation, Finishing and Presentation of Canapés and Cocktail Products
As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills Level 2/GCSEs in English and maths.
What are the entry requirements?
Successful completion of a relevant level 2 qualification. Candidates should have a strong interest in the area of hospitality and be able to discuss why they wish to do this. You will need to be committed to your study and be responsible for your own learning. You will be required to attend an interview with the work based learning team and be asked to complete basic skills assessments in literacy and numeracy. Students on this course are required to be employed in a suitable work placement in a restaurant, hotel or catering establishment.
What can I do next?
Possible progresion to an HNC in Hospitality Management Food and Beverage Operations. Career pathways may include employment as a chef de partie, sous chef or team supervisor. Progression could be to head chef and general management.
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 an Apprenticeship
Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)
Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.
If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.
Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:
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Professional Cookery Advanced Apprenticeship
*Indicative price
Original amount in USD:
$ 500