Part Time Course code 2364

Advance your skills to a high level on this course for people already employed in the hospitality industry. Ideally you should be working in an establishment with high levels of preparation and cooking, using fresh ingredients to create dishes

Available dates

10 September 2025
- Start date
  10 September 2025
- Time
  10:30 - 21:30
- Days
  Wednesday
- Duration
  32 weeks
- Campus
  Watford Campus
- Fees
  £3,345
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Entry Criteria

Due to the broad range of dishes covered in this course, students applying must already be working within the industry to at least an NVQ Level 2 standard.

Prospective students will need to have completed NVQ Levels 1 and 2 in Professional Cookery or a City & Guilds equivalent.
What will I study?

Practical lessons on this course cover the following areas:

• Prepare, cook and finish complex fish dishes
• Prepare, cook and finish complex meat and poultry dishes
• Prepare, cook and finish complex cold sauces and dressings
• Prepare, cook and finish complex vegetable dishes
• Prepare, cook and finish complex soups
• Prepare, cook and finish complex hot desserts
• Prepare, cook and finish complex cold desserts
• Establish and develop positive working relationships in hospitality
• Maintain the health, safety and security of the working environment
• Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
• Prepare, cook and finish healthier dishes
• Cook and finish complex hot sauces

If you are aged 24 and over, your fees for this course will be £3,345. You may be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan from the Government to help with the costs for your course. More information about the loans, your eligibility and how to apply can be found on Student Finance England, 24+ Advanced learning loans.
Future Prospects

Successful students will be able to progress to industry employment upon completion of this course. The course opens up a host of career opportunities - for more information visit the National Careers Service

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