Professional Cookery Diploma (L1)

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSE’s at level 3 (D) or equivalent, including English and maths. Selection is by interview, you must have an interest in hospitality and catering. You will be required to undertake practical assessments. You will also be required to work evenings and weekends. All students will continue to work towards English and Maths at Grade 4.

The programme includes practical food preparation and cooking, food and beverage service lessons, luncheon production sessions, supported by theoretical assignments and practical examinations. All assessments are graded (pass, merit, distinction).

What topics will I study?

• Introduction to the catering and hospitality industry
• Food safety in catering
• Health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality
• Introduction to healthier foods and special diets
• Introduction to kitchen equipment
• Introduction to personal workplace skills
• Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming
• Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising
• Prepare and cook food by baking, roasting and grilling
• Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying
• Regeneration of pre-prepared foods
• Cold food preparation

You will be assessed for competency in each unit though the completion of assignments and practical tasks.

You should aim to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery course to further your training and broaden your career opportunities.

Cost for course uniform and text book approx £200. Knives £75 approx (however currently sponsored) these then are suitable to use throughout L2 and L3.

This equipment will last you for your entire programme and will positively help start your careering the catering and hospitality sector.

If you are aged 16-18 as of 31 August on the year of enrolment – no course fee. If you are over 19 as of 31 August and enrolling on a full-time programme of study a tuition fee will be applicable in most cases. Bursary funds There are financial support arrangements for 16-18 year olds and hardship funds available for the over 19s. Please contact our Information Centre for details of costs and concessions on 01305 208808 or email igs@weymouth.ac.uk