Professional Cookery NVQ Level 3

Course Content

This advanced course is designed to further your existing catering skills and develop your ability to work under pressure and as part of a team. You will also gain customer care and craft skills and valuable hands-on experience.

Assessment

As with all NVQ programmes, you will be assessed on a continuous basis within a realistic working environment. You will also be required to produce a portfolio of your work.

Career Opportunities

There is a growing need in the catering industry for well-trained Chefs. This qualification could lead to excellent opportunities in hotels, restaurants, welfare catering companies, or even working on luxury cruise liners.

Progression to Higher Education

On successful completion of the programme students can progress onto a Foundation Degree Programme in a relevant subject.

Year 10 and 11 pupils interested in a career in professional cookery have the chance to take part in a Junior Academy.

Course Details

NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery 1 year Full Time

Entry Requirements:
You should have a NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking, or a relevant qualification. Alternatively you can apply if you have relevant work experience.

Modules

Modules include:

Establish and develop positive working relationships in hospitality
Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment
Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
Prepare fish for complex dishes
Prepare meat for complex dishes
Prepare poultry for complex dishes
Cook and finish complex fish dishes
Cook and finish complex meat dishes
Cook and finish complex poultry dishes
Cook and finish complex vegetable dishes
Prepare, cook and finish complex hot sauces
Prepare, cook and finish dressings and cold sauces
Prepare shellfish for complex dishes
Cook and finish complex shellfish dishes
Prepare and cook complex hot desserts
Prepare and cook complex cold desserts

Other modules may be available

Progression

Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons) / FdA

Food and Consumer Management BSc (Hons) / FdSc

Portal

University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JB, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)121 604 1000