Course Overview Course Overview This one-year course is suitable for learners 16 and over. It will enable you to achieve a Level 1 VRQ Diploma in Professional Cookery. This course will also help you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for various sectors of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality industry and subsequent career progression. A smart and professional image is essential as you will be working with the public Great importance is placed upon reliability - regular attendance and punctuality are essential You will have a strong passion for the catering industry Course modules include: Food safety Health and Safety Healthy Foods and special diets Kitchen Equipment Personal Workplace Skills Preparation and cooking methods such as boiling, poaching, steaming, baking, roasting, grilling, braising and stewing. As with all our programmes, this course includes tutorial sessions and individual reviews, giving you individual time with your personal tutor. You will also have the opportunity to study and achieve further qualifications in GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths to assist in your personal development. You will be interviewed as part of the College Welcome Event, which will also include screening and assessment. If successful in gaining a place you will be required to attend a Taster Day during the summer before the start of your course. Kit and Uniform - You will need to purchase a kit and uniform before the start of the programme, the Level 1 mandatory kit and uniform will cost around GBP160 subject to change slightly with inflation. There is also up to GBP60 of optional extra’s and further details will be given to you at the Welcome Event.