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CTH Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Advance your cookery skills and aim for a position of responsibility in the catering industry. The Level 3 in Advanced Professional Cookery offers a natural progression from Level 2. If you're already a chef, it's ideal for mastering advanced cookery skills. Do you have a passion for food and hospitality? Do you want to learn advanced skills and techniques? The course is structured to support and develop your confidence and skills within a professional kitchen. Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant health and safety and how to plan for the preparation, cooking and finishing of a variety of dishes. Learners will develop the knowledge, understanding and advanced skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes which include meat and offal, poultry and game, fish, canaps and vegetables. You will develop supervisory, organisational, time management and people skills and you learn how to work under pressure. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are highly valued by employers. Problem solving and research skills will also be developed. It will allow you to expand your managerial and time management skills as you mentor lower-level learners within Spires. You will be encouraged to enhance and evolve your creativity in food and presentation.

What you need to get on

Applicants for a L3 programme will normally have completed a L2 qualification in Professional Cookery & hold a GCSE in Maths or English Language or Literature at Grade C (4) or above. If you are interested in a L3 programme & have alternative qualifications you would like us to consider, please contact us with your details. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview & complete an internal assessment. All students will have their literacy & numeracy needs supported within the programme.

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

  • 1 September 2026 · Penzance
  • 1 September 2026 · Truro

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