Culinary Level 2 Diploma - September Start

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Useful Information
City & Guilds | Level 2 | One Year| Full Time

Course Overview
This course is designed for those who are keen to pursue a career in hospitality and catering establishments. It will provide you with the latest skills and approach to hospitality industry practices, food safety, and health andsafety. It will also give you a good foundation in a wide range of cooking skills to apply across a variety of catering contexts.

Course Highlights
Specialist Facilities: The course is delivered by qualified professional staff in state-of-the-art kitchens equipped with the latest cooking technology. Students will gain real-life experience in the college restaurant, Chefs, which is open to the public. Here, they will prepare serve meals to paying guests and cater for special events, including civic hospitality for the Mayor of Croydon. Trips and Activities: Students will have opportunities to visit high-quality restaurants and hotels, experiencing firsthand the working environment in the hospitality sector. Participation in culinary competitions such as the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or, Young Seafood Chef of the Year, Wessex Salon Culinaire, and the British Turkey Student Chef Awards. Employer Links: The college maintains strong connections with local employers, facilitating guest speaker sessions and employability events. Students can discuss apprenticeship and progression opportunities in the Employability Hub or the Apprenticeship Office.

Career Opportunities & Further Study
Completion of this course can leadto progression to our Level 3 cookery programme.

Assessment
Assessment is continuous and varied, including: Practical Tests: Evaluating hands-on culinary skills. Written Theory Tests: Assessing knowledge of food safety, cooking techniques, and other relevant theories.

Entry Requirements
3 GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D) or a related Level 1 vocational qualification including, English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered.

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