Level 2 Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking) VRQ Diploma

This course follows on from VRQ level one programme and helps you to practise and develop your skills in the kitchen.

• Practical classes
• Theory work to support your practical evidence
• Food preparation and cooking
• Food and drink service
• Food hygiene
• Health and safety

You will achieve the following qualifications:

Level Two VRQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cookery) and Level Two Award in Food Safety in Catering

You will be assessed with a range of 8 practical tasks and two synoptic practical tests and 5 written assignments and complete short answer questions.

• Four GCSEs at grade D/3 and above
• Or level one diploma
• Or introductory diploma
• Or NVQ level one
• Or equivalent

Applications from mature students without the above qualifications are welcomed and will be considered on an individual basis.

You could get a job in the hospitality and catering industry, in Britain or abroad. You could work in a hotel, in a restaurant, in a public house, or a canteen. You may even work at sea or join the uniformed services. The hospitality and catering industry employs more people worldwide than any other industry so there are excellent employment prospects.

However, many of our students enjoy the course and progress to our Level Three NVQ Diploma in Professional Catering Learners may also obtain a catering specific apprenticeship in the workplace.