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Cookery Professional Level 3

at Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFlexible

What the college says

The level 3 Advanced Diploma is the qualification which will refine and develop your culinary skills to those associated with the standards expected of a professional Chef. You will need to have successfully completed a level 2 qualification in food preparation and cooking such as NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking or VRQ level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery prior to enrolling on this course.

What you need to get on

This Level 3 course is 1 year long. If you have a level 2 qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 4 (or functional skill level 2) you can study at this level. Entry requirements for Level 3 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry – we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience. If English is not your first language, you may need an as

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · Birkenhead

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