Streetwise / Independent Living Skills

Streetwise / Independent Living Skills AAA0175

Course Title
Skills for Independent Living - Catering

Is it for me?
This course is designed for learners with Learning Difficulties/Mental Health Issues. Those learners wishing to learn transferable independent living skills would benefit from this course.
An informal interview will be available to discuss your individual needs.

What do I need?
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

What will I study?
This innovative, exciting course is designed specially for those learners who wish to improve their cooking skills in a structured, supportive and friendly social setting. The skills include preparing, cooking and serving a two-course meal. The importance of healthy eating, health and safety and presentation of food are important aspects of the course.

Where will I study?
Baltic Campus
You'll be based at our fantastic £39million Baltic campus on the quayside. The campus has a prime location on Gateshead quayside, and state-of-the-art facilities including a Jacuzzi, gym and sauna, a 200 seat theatre, state-of-the-art classrooms, training kitchen and restaurant, refectory, bistro and vending areas.

How will I be assessed?
On going assessment to ensure the course is meeting individual needs

How will I be taught?
This is taught in a purpose built kitchen. The learners carry out practical activities in a supportive environment.

What qualification will I get?
A Gateshead College certificate of attendance will be awarded.

Can I go onto further study?
Other courses of study may be available depending on individual requirements. These may include a work preparation course or vocational subjects.

Financial Support
If you are aged 16-18 and study on a full-time, further education programme then your course is free. Find out more about finance for 16-18 year olds.
If you are over 18, and your course is not free, then grants and loans may be available to help towards course fees. You can find out more information on financial support by visiting our finance pages.

How do I apply?
You can drop in to our Baltic Campus to complete an application form.

An interview is required for this course.