Professional Chef FdA
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If you want serious studying - don't.I met the nicest people there. Also exchange student and that saved my entire stay... I accepted the unseriousness of the school.
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Foundation degree
In Birmingham
*Indicative price
Original amount in GBP:
£ 9,250
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
2 Years
If you aspire to work in high quality establishments – such as restaurants and pubs featured in the Michelin Guide, or those awarded AA rosettes – our Professional Chef foundation degree is a great way to gain valuable knowledge and hands-on training that will help you craft your culinary career.
Ideal for chefs qualified to Level 3 or those with relevant industry experience, this practical Professional Chef course focuses on culinary skills and will enable you to work with a wide variety of high quality food commodities, as well as developing your food service skills. Working in our industry standard training kitchens under the guidance of our expert chef lecturers, you will also learn about the use of seasonal produce and sustainability, as well as developing transferable skills which will allow you to move between different kitchen styles.
Our College of Food and Hospitality Management has outstanding links with the industry, meaning you will have access to a wide range of guest lectures, visits and other activities. You will further enhance your employability through a work placement in a top industry kitchen, while you will also be able to forge the contacts that could help shape your future career.
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Start date
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About this course
Career opportunities
Sous chef
Head chef
Pastry chef
Food technologist
Product/process development scientist
Catering manager
Academic: A relevant Level 3 qualification in Chef Catering, Professional Chef/Cookery or Food Preparation and Cooking (NVQ, VRQ, VTCT etc.)
To apply, you must have a minimum of 12 months' relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties.
Why should I choose this course?
WORK PLACEMENT – Gain valuable real-world experience on placements, with past students having worked at Michelin-starred restaurants and top establishments in locations around the globe
ENRICHMENT – Engage with the industry through a variety of activities including guest lectures and demonstrations, masterclasses and visits, as well as further employment opportunities
EXPERT TUITION – Learn from some of the best chefs and food professionals in the industry while studying in our state-of-the-art kitchen facilities on campus
Reviews
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If you want serious studying - don't.I met the nicest people there. Also exchange student and that saved my entire stay... I accepted the unseriousness of the school.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
annamass
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years
Subjects
- Industry
- Quality
- Quality Training
- Patisserie
- Cookery
- Chef
- Technology
- Cooking
- Professional Cookery
- Techniques
Course programme
Core Modules
- Advanced Culinary Skills
- Specialist Patisserie
- The Gastronomist
- The Science of Food
Core Modules
- Advanced Culinary Techniques
- Innovative Patisserie
- Kitchen Management Techniques
- Profitable Menu Development
Teaching and assessment
Teaching
In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January) for each level/year of this course.
- Level 4
- Level 5 (Professional Cookery)
Assessment
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
- Coursework – 50%
- Practical assessment – 35%
- Written examinations – 15%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.
Additional information
A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.
International students
If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year. If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.
Professional Chef FdA
*Indicative price
Original amount in GBP:
£ 9,250