Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
This is a Gateway qualification and it will cover a range of units including practical cooking skills and customer service while working in one of our food outlets. The assessment will be through portfolio building and gathering evidence throughout the year, to demonstrate competence on each of the units.
The units to be covered:
Preparing and baking Bread and dough products
Preparing and baking Cakes, sponges, scones and biscuits
Preparing and cooking Poultry dishes
Preparing vegetable dishes
Preparing and cooking meat dishes
Introduction to customer service for travel and tourism
Career planning
Customer service for Hospitality
Communication skills
Students will be actively involved in the Debut Café and also Debut Restaurant ( depending on the timetable) and will gain valuable food service and customer service skills.
This is an introduction to level 2 and it will then lead into VRQ Level 2 Diploma in Culinary skills as a second year.
Full chefs whites are required for the practical kitchen skills classes and Black uniform for the front of house classes.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Award Winning Facilities
Our Debut Restaurant holds a AA Gold Standard Accreditation – the highest level a training restaurant can achieve – and is seen as an example of best practice in the UK.
Excellent Progression
Our students gain the skills required to progress on to some of the most notable destinations including The Savoy and The Ritz.
Catering for the Royal Family
Our students have catered for The Queen at Sandringham House, The Earl of Wessex and The Duchess of Cambridge.
Entry Requirements
Achieve 3 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language and maths.
How You Will Be Assessed
This will be done by practical assessments and completion of a portfolio of evidence for each unit.
Course Progression
Progression will be onto a VRQ2 Diploma in Culinary skills, which is a one-year program where students will be given the opportunity to develop their cooking skills and refine their presentation skills. Students will also be working in Debut Kitchen on Lunch service. They will also develop their pastry skills and kitchen skills including pasta, sauces , cold desserts, presentation skills and time management.
Where Your Course Can Take You
Working with the service sector, or other catering and hospitality outlets.
Fees
If you are under 19 years old on the 31st August prior to the start of your course, your registration and tuition fees will be funded by the government. There will be additional costs for uniform and equipment. You can use pre-existing uniform and equipment if it is in an acceptable condition. Costs are approximately £250. Financial support could be available depending on your circumstances. Please check our Finance pages for fee information and any financial help that may be available.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Award Winning Facilities
Our Debut Restaurant holds a AA Gold Standard Accreditation – the highest level a training restaurant can achieve – and is seen as an example of best practice in the UK.
Excellent Progression
Our students gain the skills required to progress on to some of the most notable destinations including The Savoy and The Ritz.
Catering for the Royal Family
Our students have catered for The Queen at Sandringham House, The Earl of Wessex and The Duchess of Cambridge.
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