Catering: Professional Cookery Level 2 Diploma
at Warwickshire College, Royal Leamington Spa · college
What the college says
The Level 2 Diploma will suit you if you have some basic skills and experience as a chef, probably from a role where you work under supervision. You want to gain a formal qualification and increase your skills so that you can take on a more senior role. The course will include the following skills and knowledge: Professional food preparation and cookery; Professional food and beverage service; Bar and supervisory skills; Patisserie and bakery; Maths and English at an appropriate level; Food safety and hygiene; Team work skills and working with others; How to maintain a safe and secure working environment.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Rugby College
Technology Drive, Rugby, CV21 1AR
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Rugby
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