City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery
Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA03361 |
Location | Distance Learning |
Duration | Open or Distance Learning, The qualification is gained through achieving units, and candidates are encouraged to work at their own pace following individual programmes of learning. The length of time taken to complete will depend upon many factors but we expect most candidates to need between 12 and 18 months. |
Department | Hospitality & Catering |
Start Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
End Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
Course Overview
The Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in Professional Cookery is for candidates who wish to work in the hospitality industry and already have knowledge of principles of kitchen work, or who can demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to work and study in order to supplement their existing knowledge. Candidates will be required to display both practical skills and the associated knowledge in order to complete the assessments.
The qualification covers both safety at work and in the preparation of food, healthy eating and special diets, costing and menu planning and the preparation, cooking and finishing of a wide range of commodities and complex dishes.
The qualification covers both safety at work and in the preparation of food, healthy eating and special diets, costing and menu planning and the preparation, cooking and finishing of a wide range of commodities and complex dishes.
Suitable learners of all ages are invited to join anytime of the year. It is essential you are currently employed in this area of learning and fully supported by your employer.
All applicants will undertake a thorough training needs analysis to ensure that the correct course and levels are chosen.
All applicants will undertake a thorough training needs analysis to ensure that the correct course and levels are chosen.
Open distance learning and work based assessment. Your College Assessor will visit the workplace which must comply with working in a safe environment. Assessments will take place to assess competence and underpinning knowledge.
On line support is available through a virtual learning environment.
Learning takes the form of a mixture of observations in the workplace, written and oral questioning.
Accreditation of prior learning is also considered, but this can be time bound.
On line support is available through a virtual learning environment.
Learning takes the form of a mixture of observations in the workplace, written and oral questioning.
Accreditation of prior learning is also considered, but this can be time bound.
This qualification is part of a framework.
Once completed learner can progress to the following qualifications as long as their job role is suitable.
• City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in Hospitality Services
• City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in Kitchen Services
• City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in Food Production and Cooking
• Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Supervision
• Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery
Once completed learner can progress to the following qualifications as long as their job role is suitable.
• City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in Hospitality Services
• City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in Kitchen Services
• City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in Food Production and Cooking
• Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Supervision
• Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery
Please contact our Employer Engagement team on 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk to discuss funding eligibility.
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