City & Guilds Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking
Course content
The Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking 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
Entry requirements
- No previous industry experience in catering or hospitality is required.
- GCSEs at grade 2 (grade E) or above in English and maths with a good standard of written and spoken English is desirable.
Progression
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery (Preparation & Cooking)
- Traineeship
- Apprenticeship
- Employment / volunteering
When is the course run?
September 2020
Study Programme
If you are aged 16 – 18 or up to 24, declare a disability and have an EHC Plan this course will form part of your study programme.
The programme also includes:
- English & Maths
- Citizenship & Employability
- Work Experience or Placement
- Enrichment
- 1-to-1 Personal Tutor Sessions
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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).
