Level 1

Introduction to Professional Cookery Level 1 Certificate

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Thurrock Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Thurrock Campus

Overview

If you want a career as a chef in the catering industry and have little or no previous knowledge, this course will give you the skills to start on the career ladder and gain an industry standard qualification.

Entry Requirements

  • An Entry 3 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 2/E in MATHS or ENGLISH

  • Successful attendance at transition event

Course Structure

  • Food safety in Catering
  • Health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality
  • Introduction to kitchen equipment
  • Preparing and cooking different foods
  • Maths and English

Assessment & Feedback

  • Practical demonstrations
  • Written assignments
  • External multiple choice examination

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

FREE to UK under 19s not in employment

What Next...

Seek employment as:

  • catering assistant
  • chef

Progress to further study by taking courses such as:

  • Professional Cookery Level 2 Diploma
  • Professional Patisserie and Confectionery Level 2 Certificate