Start Date
- September 2024, Full Time
Summary
This qualification is for you if you are 16 or over and are working towards becoming a chef in a professional kitchen.
- Legal and social responsibilities
- Financial control in the commercial kitchen
- Soups and sauces
- Fruit and veg
- Meat and offal
- Poultry
- Fish and shellfish
- Rice, pasta, grains
- Desserts and puddings
- Pastry products
- Biscuits, cakes and sponges
- Breads and chocolate
Why our college?
Industry standard facilities
At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.
Gain real experiences of work
All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.
A unique student experience
This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.
Entry Requirements
Achieve GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade 4 or above. Or a relevant Level 2 qualification in Professional Cookery.
Candidates are invited to attend an informal interview and provide a reference.
Objective
This course allows candidates to practice and develop their skills. In addition it can be used as a preparation for developing a specialism, such as becoming a Professional Chef in quality establishments nationally
Assessment
One externally set theory exam value is 30% of qualification, and one externally set synoptic assignment with a value of 70% of the qualification. Mandatory Employer involvement at an appropriate time within the scheme of learning.
Progression
- L3 Diploma in Advanced Professional cookery
Level 4 Senior Chef in Culinary Arts Apprenticeship (following a period of employment as a Chef de Partie).
This qualification carries some UCAS points, the value is dependant on the overall grade achieved by the student for example pass/merit/distinction/distinction star
Career Progression
The successful completion of this qualification could lead to the position of commis chef in a High class establishment for example in a Restaurant, hotel, pub, Bistro or contract catering sector.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop. Please check our Finance pages for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Please be aware that there will be an additional fee for uniform and equipment.
