ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL COOKERY (KITCHEN AND LARDER) Level 3 Diploma

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have recently been in education to key stage 4 (completion of compulsory education).
• Applicants should have a Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery or a recognised equivalent.
• The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 3 qualification. Extensive industrial experience will also be considered through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning).

Please note: In certain circumstances the College may reduce this requirement if it is deemed that the candidate has demonstrated the commitment, understanding and knowledge of the subject.

• Applicants who do not possess GCSE English Language at Grade C or higher (or equivalent) must be able to demonstrate as part of their application they can communicate in written and spoken English Language to an acceptable level to succeed in the course. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.
• Attendance at Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (individual or group interviews) is advisable in the selection of candidates in all courses.
• Relevant work experience is desirable.

• Supervisory Skills in the Hospitality Industry.
• The Principles of Food Safety Supervision for Catering.
• Exploring Gastronomy.
• Advanced Skills and Techniques in producing:

1. Vegetable and Vegetarian Dishes
2. Meat and Offal Dishes
3. Poultry and Game Dishes
4. Fish and Shellfish.

Students will be assessed using a variety of methods throughout the duration of the programme, which will include written assignments, questioning, practical skills assessments and a final practical synoptic examination.

Practical skills assessments and the final synoptic examination will take place in a practical kitchen environment.

You may choose to undertake higher study in related qualifications.

On successful completion of this course, you may progress to employment in various roles across the hospitality and catering industry.