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Culinary skills Award 1

at The Manchester College, Manchester · college

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Culinary Skills qualifications can help you become a chef or progress to a more senior chef's role. You'll gain a high standard of cookery skills and have the option to learn other workplace essentials like health and safety in a kitchen. The Culinary Skills qualifications are for anyone who works or wants to work as a chef in the catering and hospitality sector. It is ideal for learners coming straight from school who wish to seek a career in this industry. It is also ideal for those chefs in industry who would like to continue or refresh their knowledge by undertaking topics within the qualification. This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for professional cookery and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a professional chef. Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include: Food safety, Health & Safety awareness, prepare, cook food by stewing, braising, poaching, steaming, deep frying, shallow frying, baking, roasting, Grilling, producing pate based goods, fermented dough products

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

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

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

  • Harpurhey Campus

    Harpurhey Campus Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 4AF

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  • Wythenshawe Campus

    Wythenshawe Campus Brownley Road, Manchester, M22 9TG

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester
  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester
  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester
  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester

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