Culinary Chef Diploma
Cornwall College St Austell - 11 September 2023
Level 2 Levels Explained
3 days per week
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Full-time
Culinary Chef Diploma
The Level 2 Professional Cookery is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the Hospitality and Catering industry.
If you want to work in a fast-paced, action-packed and creative industry then look no further than a career in catering. The opportunities for career progression in this industry are some of the best. From commis chef to sous chef, all the way up to head chef, if you are willing to put in the hard work you could be running your own kitchen in a few years’ time.
As a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence in three disciplines, and AA Highly Commended College Rosette Restaurant winner, there really is nowhere better to study catering and hospitality.
You will start your catering studies on our Level 2 course depending on your GCSE results and skills test. From here, you can then progress on to our Professional Cookery Diploma Level 3.
What you will learn
This qualification provides a real opportunity for you to gain work specific skills and knowledge in Professional Cookery.
This qualification covers the knowledge and skills you will need to enter work as a professional chef.
You will learn many of the techniques used in professional cookery, including:
Boiling, poaching and steaming
Stewing and braising
Baking, roasting and grilling
Deep frying and shallow frying
Cold food preparation
As well as learning about:
The structure of professional kitchens and the principles of working as a professional chef
How knives, tools and equipment are used in professional kitchens
How to work safely and hygienically
You will also receive personal tutorials which will provide opportunities to set your personal targets and to carryout self-evaluation and reflection.
Entry requirements
You will need to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grades 4 – 9 in English and maths or an equivalent qualification.
At Cornwall College, we recognize that applicants without these qualifications can often offer a high level of competence as well as life experience and we will therefore consider all applications on their merits alongside their qualifications.
If you are 16-19 without the required grades, you will continue to develop your skills of Maths, English & Employability as a part of your study programme.
If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the requirements, please call the Catering & Hospitality department and ask to speak to the course manager who will be happy to discuss it with you.
Work experience
We would like you to find a work placement while on the course but not necessary as we will help you find a placement or gain work experience in our training kitchen and restaurants. Or helping out in our local business to gain that valuable experience to help you develop a career in an exciting industry.
Assessment
You will be assessed through in house practical assessment, theory assignments and through multi-choice exams. This will be in springtime and summer, followed by a Synoptic exam covering the things you have learnt.
Progression
Level 3 Professional Cookery
Cornwall College St Austell
Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.
Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne
This qualification covers the knowledge and skills you will need to enter work as a professional chef.
You will learn many of the techniques used in professional cookery, including:
Boiling, poaching and steaming
Stewing and braising
Baking, roasting and grilling
Deep frying and shallow frying
Cold food preparation
As well as learning about:
The structure of professional kitchens and the principles of working as a professional chef
How knives, tools and equipment are used in professional kitchens
How to work safely and hygienically
You will also receive personal tutorials which will provide opportunities to set your personal targets and to carryout self-evaluation and reflection.
At Cornwall College, we recognize that applicants without these qualifications can often offer a high level of competence as well as life experience and we will therefore consider all applications on their merits alongside their qualifications.
If you are 16-19 without the required grades, you will continue to develop your skills of Maths, English & Employability as a part of your study programme.
If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the requirements, please call the Catering & Hospitality department and ask to speak to the course manager who will be happy to discuss it with you.
Cornwall College St Austell
Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.
Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne
Case studies
The course covered all areas needed to equip me with the knowledge to enter a professional kitchen. I traveled around the world with the skills I had learnt. I settled back down in Cornwall and have worked my way up to executive chef, overseeing 3 kitchens. I write menus, train staff, team building and quality control of all sites.
Studying at Cornwall College was immensely enjoyable, the tutors have great knowledge and understanding of the industry, while making it fun to learn and encouraging the development of further skills. The Level 2 and 3 diplomas gave me the platform and basic foundations to explore the culinary area. If you wish to join the catering industry my advice is to work hard, commit yourself to your employer, be honest with yourself and use your passion to inspire others around you.
The course has taken me all over the world cooking. Until recently I was Executive Chef on a 5 star cruise liner and here I got to create my own menus, meet and cook for appreciative people. Going to college gave me the tools to travel around the world and to work with and teach different nationalities. I would highly recommend it and cruise ships are a great way to do what you love whilst seeing different countries.
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Dates & Locations
- Location - Cornwall College St Austell
- Start Date - 11 September 2023
- Day/Time - Monday, 09:00 - 16:30
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