VRQ Level 1 - Professional Cookery

VRQ Level 1 - Professional Cookery
Hospitality & Catering

Qualification
VRQ
Attendance
15 hours per week
Duration
one year
Description of the Course
This VRQ is a one year course in cookery and is equivalent of the NVQ Level 1 and NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality Multi-skills
Course content
This course is very practical and involves working in the kitchens and covers a wide range of cookery techniques:

· Baking
· Braising
· Boiling
· Roasting
· Grilling
· Poaching
· Steaming
· Stewing
· Deep and shallow frying
· Re-generation of pre-prepared foods
· Cold preparation

You will produce and cook food. You will have the opportunity to plan a themed menu in our restaurant and study communications as well as food technology. There will be the possibility of work experience at the end of the term.

Assessment
Portfolio, assessment and examination
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for anyone interested in following a career in the catering and hospitality industry, preparing or serving food and drink. This can include working in a kitchen at a restaurant or hotel, serving in a bar or many other careers in the exciting global sector.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required, but there will be a literacy and numeracy test at interview. References and/or your Record of Achievement will be required.
What can I do after this course?
You may go on to a second year of study where you will gain more advanced practical skills in food preperation and cooking and food and drink service
Cost
Tuition Fee 615
Exam Fee 86
Materials/Trips 60
Registration 30
Additional costs
Uniform and kit
Start
September 2008
Course Code
HA1011