Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder) Level 3

Key Details

  • Available at:
    Dolgellau
  • Study Mode:
    Full-time
  • Course Length:

    1 year

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Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder) Level 3

Full-Time (Further Education)

Please contact us for further information about applying for this course.

Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Course Description

Are you looking to develop advanced skills in professional cookery?

Whether you are coming from industry seeking an internationally recognised qualification or looking to make a natural progression from level 2, this vocational programme is an ideal way forward.

This course has been designed to develop your practical skills and enhance your knowledge while helping you gain an advanced professional qualification.

You will learn how to prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes using fish and shellfish, meat, poultry and game in addition to a broad range of vegetable dishes sauces and dressings.

You will investigate gastronomy and food culture, as well as developing your research and supervisory skills and finding out about the latest industry related regulations. As you develop your expertise and your confidence, you will be encouraged to take part in competitions at both national and international level.

In addition to your main qualification Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (Kitchen Larder) you will also have the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications i.e. Allergen Awareness, COSHH, Healthy Foods and Special Diets; Manual Handling. Essential Skills or GCSEs (depending on your current grade) will also be an integral part of the course.

Entry Criteria

In order to qualify for this course, you will need at least one of the following:

  • A relevant Level 2 qualification at Pass
  • Relevant industry experience

You will also require an attendance level of 86% in your previous year of study.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.

Delivery

  • Practical workshops
  • Theory sessions
  • Working in a realistic working environment
  • Virtual Learning Environment

Your programme will include a combination of:

  • Essential Skills qualifications and/or
  • GCSE resits and/or
  • The Welsh Baccalaureate
Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate is a valuable qualification which is often studied alongside your Level 3 full-time course.

The qualification is graded A*-E, carrying the equivalent UCAS points at Level 3, and equips you with transferable personal and business skills. It is highly regarded by universities and employers alike.

As part of the qualification, you will learn about Global Citizenship, Enterprise and Employability and take part in community engagement and work experience.

Essential Skills

This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills

GCSE resits

This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.

Maths & Welsh/English

If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.

Assessment

  • Practical tasks
  • Assignments
  • Short answer written tests
  • Observation

Progression

Completion of this course gives you a range of options in education and employment. You will benefit from a new set of specialist skills and understandings, and will be able to excel in more advanced areas of cookery.

You could proceed onto a number of programmes at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:

  • Apprenticeship Level 3 in Professional Cookery
  • Foundation Degree (FdA) Culinary Arts
  • BA (Hons) Hospitality Management

If you progress directly into employment, you will have the option of working in a number of culinary roles, within the hospitality industry.

If you already have professional experience, the course adds to your employability and allows you to re-enter the industry with enhanced opportunities.

Other details

Course type: Full-Time (Further Education)

Level: 3

Bilingual:

This programme is available bilingually at the following campus(es):

  • Dolgellau