Diploma in Professional Cookery
Course Code: P221480
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
06 Sept 2027
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
Ready to cook up a storm in the kitchen? Our Level 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery at City of Portsmouth College is designed for people like you who are looking to take their first steps into the world of culinary arts.
Units include:
- maintaining a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- working effectively as part of a team
- maintaining food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
- preparing and cooking vegetables
- preparing and cooking meat, poultry and fish
- preparing and finishing salad and fruit and hot and cold sandwiches
- how to cook and finish simple bread and dough products, as well as pasta, rice, eggs, pulses and grains.
You will complete a variety of work placements within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to compete in local and national competitions, volunteer at events such as Victorious Festival and take part in charitable initiatives. In addition, you will be invited on a variety of trips.
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths.
This course is full time for one year, students are also required to complete 30 hours in a work placement setting. Attendance to maths and English lessons at the appropriate level is also be expected as part of this programme.
You will be assessed on a range of assignments and practical tasks, including two end-of-year synoptic tests. You will regularly review your work with your tutor and receive feedback on your progress.
You can progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery.
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
Level 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
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