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(ESOL) Certificate in Food Prep and Cooking NVQ Level 1

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  • Hours: 4 hours per week, 36 weeks
  • Next start date: September
  • Course Location: Lewisham Way
  • Who it's for: Adult Learners 19+

Is this course for me?

This qualification will provide learners with the essential knowledge and skills to prepare and cook food across a range of environments within the hospitality and catering sector. It will enable learners to gain confidence and deliver a high level of serice.

Subjects:

  • Cleaning
  • Contribute to effective team work
  • Handle and maintaining knives
  • Hygiene
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment

These are optional subjects:

  • Clear a table service
  • Prepare and bake food
  • Prepare and fry food
  • Prepare and grill food
  • Prepare fruit
  • Prepare hot/cold sandwiches and bread products
  • Prepare vegetables
  • Prepare, boil, poach and steam food
  • Prepare, cook and assemble food for service
  • Serve alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Serve food at a table

What can I do next?

This course can lead to a full Level 1 Certificate which will enable progression on to Level 2 courses in Professional Cookery

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to come to the College for an interview and a short test. You also need to have a reasonable understanding of Maths and English.

What will it cost?

If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances, you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out when you apply.

Course fee: £880 Exam fee: £100

Please note: For courses longer than one year, the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year 2011-2012 only.