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Professional Cookery (Food Prep and Cooking) NVQ Level 2

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  • Hours: 12.5 hours per week, 36 weeks
  • Next start date: September
  • Course Location: Lewisham Way
  • Who it's for: School Leavers 16-18, Adult Learners 19+

Is this course for me?

This qualification is aimed at those working or who are seeking to start a career in food preparation and cooking. It can be taken in the RWE areas of the College or the workplace.

What will I study?

It covers a range of methods of preparing food from preparing ingredients through to cooking and presentation of dishes.

Subjects:

  • Cleaning
  • Handle and maintaining knives
  • Hygiene
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment
  • Team work

These are optional subjects:

  • 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

What can I do next?

This course can lead to a full Level 2 Certificate which will enable progression on to Level 3 courses in Professional Cookery.

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to come to college for an interview and short test. You will also have to have a resonable understanding of Maths and English and have achieved a level 1 certificate in food preparation.

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: £1370 Exam fee: £110 Registration fee: £30

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.