| Course Title | Advanced Professional Cookery Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Level: | 3 |
| Code | Y920 |
Overview of the Course
Our Catering and Hospitality courses are ideal for those seeking to build on their existing skills and pursue a career in the growing Catering and Hospitality industry.
Whether you are looking to become a professional chef or run your own restaurant, our range of courses will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to progress in this exciting sector.
You will have the opportunity to take part in external catering events and activities.
What are the career opportunities?
What are the entry requirements?
Professional Cookery Level 2
How long is the course and when can I start?
This
course will start in September and you will study for a duration of 1 year.
How is the course structured and how will I be assessed?
The topics studied on this course are:
- Meat dishes
- Fish and shellfish dishes
- Poultry and game dishes
- Vegetable and vegetarian dishes
- Patisserie and Confectionary
- Hot and cold desserts
- Advanced dough products
- Petit fours
- Display items
To support the development of these skills, you will also undertake the following topics:
- Food safety supervision
- Supervision in the professional kitchen
- Sustainability
- Gastronomy
How you will be assessed:
- Paper-based examination
- Assignments
- Practical assessments
What employability skills will I develop on this course?
This qualification provides a real opportunity for you to gain work specific skills and knowledge in the catering industry.
English and communication skills are particularly important, you need to be able to listen carefully to identify the needs of customers, respond effectively to questions in an open and friendly manner, maintain written records of work completed and develop kitchen documentation such as risk assessments and food safety records.
Carrying out calculations is vital when working in
the kitchen area. You will need to cost menu’s to ensure profitability. Recipes
will be developed which will include yields, measurements and ratios.
Work experience
Bury College study programmes include essential career-enhancing work experience. Depending on your career aspirations, placements may include:
- Prestigious hotels and restaurants including Hotel Gotham and The Midland Hotel, Manchester
- High profile corporate events such as the Grand National and Labour and Conservative Party Conferences
- Celia Clyne Banqueting
Study programme enrichment opportunities
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies. These may include:
- Student Ambassador Scheme
- College Magazine
- Debating Society
- Duke of Edinburgh Awards
- Film Club
- Science Society
- Singing and Dancing Club
- Wide range of sports clubs and access to the
on-site college gym
Are there any additional costs or requirements?
This
course is free for school leavers. There may be an additional costs for a
uniform and knife set. Please
note this is also an Adult course and it will cost £5,421 or free for eligible
learners - contact our admissions team for more
information.
