Food Academy

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Introduction

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

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  2364

• 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.

  
  Our part-time provision is designed primarily for adult students, aged 19 and over. Students aged 16 to 18 may be allowed to enrol on the course at the discretion of the Head of Admissions and Head of School. If you have any queries please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345.
• 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

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  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.

• What can I do next?

  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

• Fee Info

  Fee information is not currently available for this course, contact our admissions team on 01923 812345 or admissions@westherts.ac.uk to find out more.

  
  You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs. To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345.
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