Professional Cookery, VRQ Introductory Diploma

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What will I do on this study programme? The study programme is made up from 12 core units; five theory and seven practical. It will make sure you develop the basic skills you'll need as you embark on a successful journey to becoming a top chef and hospitality professional. The topics you will study include introduction to employability in the catering and hospitality industry, health and safety awareness, introduction to healthier foods and special diets, working with specialist equipment, developing specialist skills and techniques in food preparation and cooking, food safety in catering, prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming, stewing and braising, baking roasting and grilling, deep and shallow frying, regeneration of prepared food and cold food preparation. Skills in Maths and English will be embedded into your academic/ vocational learning. If you do not have a grade C in Maths and/or English you will attend a discrete GCSE or Functional Skills class as part of your weekly timetable. How will I be assessed? Theoretical units will be assessed through a combination of short answer, multiple choice assessments and assignments. We'll assess craft units with a series of practical timed assessments. What options do I have after successfully completing? Progress to Professional Cookery, Diploma Level 2 (VRQ) Hospitality and Catering, Intermediate Apprenticeship. Job/career opportunities Commis chef Food and beverage assistant.

Course information

Name: Professional Cookery, VRQ Introductory Diploma Qualification title: Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding City & Guilds of London Institute Created 20160316 09:35:35 Updated 20160316 09:35:35

Entry requirements

None

Provider

WESTON COLLEGE
Further Education
enquiries@weston.ac.uk
01934 411 411
http://www.weston.ac.uk

Address

Knightstone Road Town: Weston Super Mare County:North Somerset