Useful Information
Mode of study:Full Time
Level:Level 3
Duration:1 Year
Awarding/validation body:City & Guilds
|
Course Overview
This qualification equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the hospitality and catering industry. It covers advanced cooking techniques and essential pastry skills, ensuring learners have a well-rounded education in kitchen practices.
|
Course Highlights
Students will explore various topics, including:
Food Safety Supervision: Understanding the principles of food safety in a catering context.
Supervisory Skills: Developing management skills necessary for leadership roles the hospitality sector.
Exploring Gastronomy: Gaining insights into culinary arts and food trends.
Advanced Cooking Techniques:
Meat Dishes: Mastering techniques for preparing a variety of meat-based dishes.
Vegetable and Vegetarian Dishes: Learning advanced skills for creating plant-based meals
Fish and Shellfish Dishes: Techniques for cooking and preparing seafood.
Game and Poultry Dishes: Skills specific to handling and cooking and poultry.
|
Career Opportunities & Further Study
Completing this qualification opens doors to various career paths, including:
Chef De Partie: Responsible for a specific section of the kitchen.
Sous Chef: Second in command in the kitchen, assisting the head chef.
Further educational opportunities include:
Apprenticeships: Progressing to a Level 4 apprenticeship in leadership and management.
Level 4 Diploma: Specializing in Hospitality Management Skills.
Additional courses in: Wine Studies
Butchery
Waste Management
Sustainability
Nutrition
|
Assessment
Assessment methods are continuous and varied, including:
Practical Tests: Demonstrating cooking competence in real kitchen scenarios.
Written Theory Tests: Evaluating understanding of theoretical concepts related to culinary practices.
|
Entry Requirements
To enrol in this Level 3 qualification, students must have:
4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) or a related Level 2 vocational qualification (at merit or higher), including
English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered.
This comprehensive program prepares students for advanced roles in the culinary field, equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in a variety of hospitality settings.
|
Web Category
852654
852146
997788
778899
458521
|
