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Level Two VRQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking)
East Riding College
Flemingate Centre, Armstrong Way, Beverley, HU17 0GH
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Course Summary
This course follows on from VRQ level one programme and helps you to practise and develop your skills in the kitchen.
Course Details
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)
Level Two Award in Food Safety in Catering
How will it be delivered and assessed?
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Your next steps...
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.
For more courses like this, check our courses page.

