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Initial Skills for the Catering Industry: Level 1

Course Summary

This course is suitable for those progressing internally from the Foundation department or those applying directly from school. As a ‘first step’ course, it is appropriate for those subsequently intending to progress onto the City & Guilds ‘Level One Introduction to Professional Cookery’.

Students must have achieved Entry Level 3 or above in both maths and English. Applicants will preferably have had some experience in basic cookery at school or at home.*

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required

Introduction to Professional Cookery Level 1 Diploma.

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged for course fees
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

The study programme is composed of the City & Guilds Entry Level 3 ‘Introduction to the hospitality industry’ in Term One and then the City & Guilds ‘Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry’ in Terms Two and Three. Designed for students seeking to gain the fundamental practical skills and knowledge necessary to progress onto a higher level, professional cookery course, students learn about many aspects of the industry and gain valuable practical and teamworking skills. This course meets the needs of those with little previous knowledge or experience of the industry but that are keen to get their career started. It is suitable for those progressing internally from the Foundation department or those applying directly from school. As a ‘first step’ course, it is appropriate for those subsequently intending to progress onto the City & Guilds ‘Level One Introduction to Professional Cookery’. Students work in our professional standard kitchens with industry experts and are assessed through short-answer tests and assignments, and the development of a practical skills portfolio.

Units covered in the first term include:

  • Basic Food Preparation
  • Basic Cooking
  • Essential Knife Skills for the Catering Industry 
  • Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry

Units covered in the final two terms include: 

  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Food Safety in Catering
  • Preparing and Displaying Salads and Sandwiches
  • Food and Beverage Service Skills

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 12/10/2023

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N4839

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    City & Guilds

  • Course length:

    1 year

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N4839

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    City & Guilds

  • Course length:

    1 year

  • Start date:

    September 2024

Students must have achieved Entry Level 3 or above in both maths and English. Applicants will preferably have had some experience in basic cookery at school or at home.*

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required

Introduction to Professional Cookery Level 1 Diploma.

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged for course fees
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

The study programme is composed of the City & Guilds Entry Level 3 ‘Introduction to the hospitality industry’ in Term One and then the City & Guilds ‘Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry’ in Terms Two and Three. Designed for students seeking to gain the fundamental practical skills and knowledge necessary to progress onto a higher level, professional cookery course, students learn about many aspects of the industry and gain valuable practical and teamworking skills. This course meets the needs of those with little previous knowledge or experience of the industry but that are keen to get their career started. It is suitable for those progressing internally from the Foundation department or those applying directly from school. As a ‘first step’ course, it is appropriate for those subsequently intending to progress onto the City & Guilds ‘Level One Introduction to Professional Cookery’. Students work in our professional standard kitchens with industry experts and are assessed through short-answer tests and assignments, and the development of a practical skills portfolio.

Units covered in the first term include:

  • Basic Food Preparation
  • Basic Cooking
  • Essential Knife Skills for the Catering Industry 
  • Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry

Units covered in the final two terms include: 

  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Food Safety in Catering
  • Preparing and Displaying Salads and Sandwiches
  • Food and Beverage Service Skills

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 12/10/2023

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