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Somerset College

VRQ 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery and Certificate in Food and Beverage Service


  • Hospitality & Catering
  • FE
  • 1
  • 1 Year (FT)
  • Foundation learning & Service industries
  • VRQ
  • Somerset College
  • FT
  • College-based
  • September 2012
  • Direct to the College

Description

This course is designed to introduce you to working within a professional team. You will develop your skills as a chef and learn skills required to work front of house.  You will also spend 4 weeks in the workplace at various placements.

You will develop skills in the following areas:
• Customer care
• Working within a team
• Food preparation and production
• Basic food hygiene certificate

Applicants are highly recommended to seek work in the industry while studying.

You will take a Food Hygiene qualification and study Functional Skills in Communication, Application of Number and IT.

Teaching and Assessment

Assessment will take place in a realistic working environment. There will be demonstrations, theory sessions, practical and portfolio work.

Numerous written assignments related to the hospitality industry plus several synoptic practical exams.

Career Opportunities

You could progress onto the VRQ 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery/Diploma in Food and Beverage Service, subject to a positive reference from the teaching team and successful completion of the full qualification including Functional Skills. Alternatively you could seek employment in the industry.

Entry Requirements

3 GCSE A - C grades, proven work experience may also be taken into account.

Contact

For further guidance and advice contact the Careers team on 01823 366 331