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Introduction to Professional Cookery: Level 1 Diploma

Course Summary

Designed for candidates who wish to start a career within the catering industry. You will develop your basic skills in professional cookery in our brand new training kitchens and also have the opportunity to gain experience in a realistic working environment.

Internal Progressors

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths (English and maths at Functional Skills L1 will also be accepted). You must have demonstrated an enthusiasm and passion to work in the Hospitality Industry and so we require a supporting reference from your current department . Prospective students will also be required to carry out a ‘practical skills’ test as part of the application process. Students will either carry this out in the Professional Cookery kitchens or on-line as necessary.

New Students

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English. You must have an enthusiasm and passion to work in the Hospitality Industry.  Prospective students will also be required to carry out a ‘practical skills’ test as part of the application process. Students will either carry this out in the Professional Cookery kitchens or on-line as necessary.*

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

On successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery you can progress to level 2 Diploma in professional cookery or on to an apprenticeship.

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.

In order for students to develop the necessary skills and competencies to the required standard, they will be required to carry out additional practical activities at home. The approximate costs of ingredients would be about £100.

There will be additional costs for professional uniform, safety shoes, educational trips, course materials, and a professional set of knives.

This vocationally related qualification meets the needs of learners who want to work as professional cooks. This qualification allows learners to develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Hospitality and Catering sector

Units you will study

  • Food safety in catering
  • Introduction to employability in the catering industry
  • Health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality
  • Introduction to healthier foods and special diets
  • Introduction to kitchen equipment
  • Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming
  • Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising
  • Prepare and cook food by baking roasting and grilling
  • Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying
  • Regeneration of pre-prepared food
  • Cold food preparation

You will be assessed through practical skills, short answer test and assignment evidence

As part of this course you will be required to attend an external work placement for a total of 100 hours over the duration of your course, the awarding body determines the number of hours required to pass this qualification.

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:

    N4835

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    City & Guilds

  • Course length:

    One year

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N4835

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    City & Guilds

  • Course length:

    One year

  • Start date:

    September 2024

Internal Progressors

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths (English and maths at Functional Skills L1 will also be accepted). You must have demonstrated an enthusiasm and passion to work in the Hospitality Industry and so we require a supporting reference from your current department . Prospective students will also be required to carry out a ‘practical skills’ test as part of the application process. Students will either carry this out in the Professional Cookery kitchens or on-line as necessary.

New Students

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English. You must have an enthusiasm and passion to work in the Hospitality Industry.  Prospective students will also be required to carry out a ‘practical skills’ test as part of the application process. Students will either carry this out in the Professional Cookery kitchens or on-line as necessary.*

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

On successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery you can progress to level 2 Diploma in professional cookery or on to an apprenticeship.

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.

In order for students to develop the necessary skills and competencies to the required standard, they will be required to carry out additional practical activities at home. The approximate costs of ingredients would be about £100.

There will be additional costs for professional uniform, safety shoes, educational trips, course materials, and a professional set of knives.

This vocationally related qualification meets the needs of learners who want to work as professional cooks. This qualification allows learners to develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Hospitality and Catering sector

Units you will study

  • Food safety in catering
  • Introduction to employability in the catering industry
  • Health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality
  • Introduction to healthier foods and special diets
  • Introduction to kitchen equipment
  • Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming
  • Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising
  • Prepare and cook food by baking roasting and grilling
  • Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying
  • Regeneration of pre-prepared food
  • Cold food preparation

You will be assessed through practical skills, short answer test and assignment evidence

As part of this course you will be required to attend an external work placement for a total of 100 hours over the duration of your course, the awarding body determines the number of hours required to pass this qualification.

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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