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City & Guilds Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking

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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
  • 19+

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

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).

For people aged 19+ the course fee is £941. You may be eligible for fee remission. See Money Matters for details.

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