City & Guilds Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking
Course content
The Level 1 Catering & Hospitality course is ideal if you have a passion for food and drink. Completing this course is your first step to working in a professional kitchen or restaurant
This course covers all the basic duties to become a chef, from maintaining a safe place of work to preparing and baking food items.
You will get real-world experience working and learning in a professional kitchen and contribute towards providing and managing the canteen services.
You will be assessed throughout the course to check on your progress. This will consist of 9 theoretical assessments under exam conditions and on-going practical assessments throughout the year. You will need to pass all assessments to gain the qualification.
Units
- Introduction to the hospitality industry
- Health and safety
- Food hygiene
- Cooking methods
- Preparation and cooking of hot and cold dishes
- Customer care
- Teamwork
- Food and drink service
Who is the course for?
- People aged 16 – 18
- People aged up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan
- Adults aged 19+
Entry requirements
- No previous industry experience in catering or hospitality is required.
- GCSEs at grade E (grade 2) or above in English and maths with a good standard of written and spoken English is desirable.
Future opportunities / career options
- Progression is to Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cooking
- Employment in the Catering & Hospitality sector
When is the course run?
September 2019
Study Programme
If you are aged 16 – 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan, this course will form part of your study programme. The programme also includes English and maths qualifications, employability skills, a work placement and other personal development and enrichment opportunities.
Course Fees
Courses are free for all students aged 16 – 18 (or up to 24 if you declare a disability and have an Education, Health & Care Plan).
For people aged 19+ the course fee is £941. You may be eligible for fee remission. See Money Matters for details.
