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Professional Cookery Advanced Diploma - Part Time
Level 3
Cheltenham
Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
Are you wanting to take your chef skills to the next level? The Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification is ideally suited to those wanting a career change, to improve their current skills and have less time to commit to training?
The Level 3 takes place 1 day per week over a 1 year period and suits people with either lots of experience in the professional kitchen or those who have achieved a level 2 course in Professional Cookery.
The following topics are covered within this qualification through a variety of practical skills sessions and theory based topics:
- Cook and finish complex fish dishes
- Cook and finish complex meat dishes
- Cook and finish complex poultry dishes
- Maintain food safety when preparing, storing and cooking food
- Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
- Health, hygiene, safety and security
- Prepare, cook and present fresh pasta dishes
- Prepare, finish and present cold desserts
- Complex hot sauces, dressings and cold sauces
This qualification could lead to jobs such as:
- Commis chef
- Chef de partie
- Sous chef
The qualification you will study is the City and Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery.
Uniform and Kit:
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Entry Requirements
Typical Entry Criteria
- A full level 2 qualification in Professional Cookery must be completed
Any relevant Level 2 qualification must be translatable to the current qualification structure delivered and verified by the College
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 3) programme is:
Higher education or employment in industry
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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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