Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
During this course, you will be working with a variety of commodities including; Fresh Pasta, using grains, eggs, meats and poultry, vegetables, stocks and Soups but also pastry elements like cakes, sponges and hot and cold desserts. You will also be supported and taught by industry trained chef Lecturers, who will guide you through your learning to plate up food to a professional standard and you will gain experience of our Operational areas both front of house and in the kitchen in our Debut Restaurant or Debut Café. This qualification is a recognised industry standard, which will help you gain employment.
Some of the topics to be covered:
- Developing skills for employment
- Financial control in the commercial kitchen
- Soups and sauces
- Fruit and veg
- Meat and offal
- Poultry
- Fish and shellfish
- Rice, pasta, grains dishes
- Desserts and puddings- hot and cold
- Pastry products
- Biscuits, cakes and sponges
- Fermented goods
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
You will need GCSE maths at grade 4 and English at grade 3. You will need three other GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably science, history and food technology.
How You Will Be Assessed
There are formative practical assessments ( B TASKS) throughout the year and two practical exams in the Spring Term which students will get the chance to demonstrate their abilities.
There are also four theory assignments that need to be completed along with eight question test papers. This work will then form your portfolio of evidence. A minimum Pass grade is required on all elements but higher grades can be achieved at a Merit and Distinction grade on both practical and written work.
Course Progression
On successful completion of this course with grades that demonstrate a real commitment and ability, you can be considered for the Advanced Diploma in Professional cookery A4679 L3
Where Your Course Can Take You
The successful completion of this qualification could lead to the position of commis chef in a good 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 years 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.
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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