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Professional Cookery - Part Time
Level 2
Cheltenham
Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
This course is a part-time one day a week programme which takes a year to complete. It is suitable for all those who work in the kitchens but have yet to gain formal chef qualifications. It is suitable for those who are considering a change of career.
You will study the following units:
- Maintain a safe hygienic and secure working environment
- Work effectively as part of a hospitality team
- Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
- Maintain handle and clean knives
- Meat and Poultry
- Hot sauces and Soups
- Vegetable dishes
- Bread, Dough and Pastry
- Hot and Cold desserts
You will have the opportunity to attend extra sessions of master classes from some of Gloucestershire’s finest chefs, and visit some local establishments
The qualification you will study is the City and Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery
The assessment on this course will be through a mixture of practical tasks and short answer tests. During the programme you will complete a logbook showing what you have produced and you'll have practical assessments.
There are currently a variety of employment opportunities in the hospitality industry and achievement of this qualification will help to kick-start your career.
Uniform and Kit:
We strongly recommend that you do not purchase kit until you have been officially enrolled and received confirmation of this, all enrolments are subject to the conditions of your offer previously communicated to you.
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If you require financial assistance please contact our Student Services team by calling 0345 155 2020 (option 4) or email info@gloscol.ac.uk
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You must be aged over 19 at the start of the academic year.
Entry to the course is subject to satisfactory completion of an online Professional Course Assessment that will be sent to you following an application. You will need to demonstrate a good standard of English language, relevant experience, industry knowledge and ability to work at the required level for this course.
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The general progression route for our Professional Cookery Level 2 programme is:
Professional Cookery (Level 3) NVQ
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If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
Catering and hospitality is a thriving industry in Gloucestershire, across the UK and around the globe, offering a range of exciting opportunities. From hotels, restaurants and cruise ships to holiday parks, contract catering and more, the opportunities are endless and include roles such as chefs, sommeliers, hotel managers and front-of-house staff through to event managers, marketing and public relations.
GC has fantastic links with local and regional employers, which allows students to attend masterclasses with some of the best professionals in the industry. You will gain relevant industry experience by working at GC’s commercial restaurants, which include The View Restaurant at our Forest of Dean Campus, and Number One Restaurant at our Cheltenham Campus.
You’ll also get plenty of real-world experience attending and running events around the county, which may include large functions and corporate events.
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