Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder) (Level 3) Programme
On this course you will produce a portfolio of evidence to show your progress. There are also tests throughout the course to assess your theoretical knowledge.
You will be assessed through practical demonstrations and written assignments.
Aims of the course
This course aims to help you learn about the following:
The principles of food safety supervision in catering
Supervisory skills in the hospitality industry
Exploring gastronomy
Advanced skills and techniques in producing meat dishes
Advanced skills and techniques in producing vegetable and vegetarian dishes
Advanced skills and techniques in producing fish and shellfish dishes
Advanced skills and techniques in producing game and poultry dishes
Progression Opportunities
Upon successful completion you could choose to enter employment as a Chef in a professional restaurant or in other catering-related businesses and organisations.
Facilities
Practical lessons in the kitchen with demonstrations
Theory work in a classroom
Career Options
On this course you will have opportunity to work in our onsite catering facilities and complete external work experience. This will be in local restaurants and hotels, spending time and learning from industry experts.
Course Details
Venue
Lewisham Way
Day/Eve
Day
Mode
Full Time
Duration
35 weeks
Start Date
07/09/2026
End Date
25/06/2027
Course Code
3HSBD9S0
Funding
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Coronavirus update
Lewisham College is closely monitoring all communications and guidance as it becomes available. This information is for students and staff and reflects updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health England (PHE). We are prepared to escalate our contingency arrangements in the event of change.
The government is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to work with the WHO and international community. For staff and students it remains business as usual across our sites and our workplaces.
Please note that, at present, this advice refers only to arrivals from Wuhan, and not the remainder of China. If you have returned from Wuhan you should:
Call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the city. Students should also notify their GP.
Self-isolate for a total period of 14 days following arrival from Wuhan – avoiding contact with other people in the same way as you would in the case of ‘flu. You should do this whether or not you are experiencing any symptoms.
General guidance for those planning visits to Wuhan or other destinations in China
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) maintains updated travel advice for those planning a trip to Wuhan or other destinations in China. This is available at:
