Professional Cookery (C&G NVQ Diploma Level 2)

Course Overview

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery leads to a nationally recognised qualification in the hospitality industry and consists of a variety of units that can be built to meet the individual needs and skills interests of the students. Candidates will have some basic skills and experience as a chef, probably from a role where you work under supervision. Candidates will want to gain a formal qualification and increase your skills so that you can take on a more senior role.

Entry Requirements

Candidates will need to have a real interest in food and cooking for the industry, good practical kitchen and presentation skills at Level 1 and show evidence of having the skills to work in a demanding environment.

All applicants undertake initial diagnostic tests and a personal interview before being accepted on the course.

Course Contents

Candidates must complete all mandatory units to achieve the Level 2 NVQ Diploma.

Mandatory Units

• Investigate the catering and hospitality industry
• Food safety and catering
• Health and safety in catering and hospitality
• Healthier foods and special diets
• Kitchen operations, costs and menu planning
• Applying workplace skills
• Prepare and cook, stocks, soups and sauces
• Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables
• Prepare and cook meat and offal
• Prepare and cook poultry
• Prepare and cook fish and shellfish
• Cook rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes
• Prepare and cook desserts and puddings
• Prepare and cook bakery products

Assessment

Assessment is through building a portfolio to provide evidence of practical skills and knowledge.

Progression Route

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery
• Employment within a professional cookery environment.

Contact

For information on courses and fees please contact Student Services:
01909 504500
Contact@nnc.ac.uk

North Nottinghamshire College
Carlton Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 7HP

Reception Telephone (01909) 504504
Reception Fax (01909) 504505

The College is an Equal Opportunities organisation. The College offers courses in good faith but reserves the right to re-arrange or close them if they are not financially viable or for other reasons beyond the College's control.

Depending upon your course and personal circumstances, you may not have to pay all your fees. For more information click on the link Fees Page or phone the Student Services helpline on 01909 504500.

1st Step

COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM

You can get an application form by:
Clicking here to download

2nd Step

RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM

Return your completed application form
either by:
Calling into College
or emailing the form to contact@nnc.ac.uk

Post to:
Student Services
FREEPOST SF1007
North Nottinghamshire College
Carlton Road
Worksop
S81 7BR

3rd Step

INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW

You will be invited to attend College for a pre-course interview, which will include a guided tour of College and its grounds, assessment tests in literacy, numeracy and learning styles and an interview with a course tutor from your chosen subject area.

4th Step

CONFIRMATION

Subject to a successful pre-course interview you will be offered a place on a course suitable for your abilities in the area of your choice. Sometimes these are subject to conditions such as exam grades.
Further information relating to enrolment, induction and pre-course meeting, will be posted out to you before the start of your course.