The Level 2 Culinary Skills qualifications will suit you if you have some basic skills and experience as a chef notably by passing the Level 1 Culinary Skills or by having relevant industrial experience. The Level 2 Culinary Skills will help you gain a formal qualification and increase your skills so that you can take on a more senior role in the future.
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Entry Requirements
- 4 GCSEs D-F / or 3-2 (in 2017 GCSEs) - Relevant Level 1 qualification with Merit or above - Relevant industry experience to Level 1 or above.
Assessment Method
Observation and written questions.
Aims of the course
The Culinary Skills qualifications can help you find a job as a: Catering Assistant Commis Chef / Chef De Partie.
Progression Opportunities
Subject to attendance and internal assessments after taking the Level 2 qualification you could move on to: Level 3 (NVQ) Professional Cookery (7133) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (Kitchen & Larder) (7100) Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionary (7120).
Facilities
You will be provided with up-to-date kitchens including cooking facilities which will enable you to have full access to ovens / ranges grills griddles and deep fat fryers excellent worktop space with washing facilities (hand washing food preparation and washing up) excellent refrigeration space and small and large equipment. To enable you to pass the course you will provided with IT systems Hodder level 2 theory workshops and online assessment tracking facilities. The course will be delivered through practical kitchen classes with practice and assessments plus theory questions set by City and Guilds.
Career Options
You could choose to work in the hospitality Industry as a Commis Chef / Chef de Partie. What can I earn as a chef? When you're deciding what to study post-16 it's important to think about where your course will lead. As a qualified chef or catering professional you'll be starting on a career path with loads of opportunity for progression and a good salary in your sights.
