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Culinary Skills

at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre, Wolverhampton · other provider

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Culinary Skills is for learners who work in, or who want to work in, a kitchen environment as a Kitchen Assistant, Cook or Junior Chef. It gives learners the opportunity to: ● develop the underpinning and wider sector-related knowledge for culinary skills. The key knowledge threads within the qualification are food safety in catering and an introduction to healthier foods and diets. ● develop their basic culinary skills, tailored to their requirements, to allow them to progress into the job roles listed above. The key skills threads within the qualification are health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality, kitchen equipment, preparing and cooking food using various methods (boiling, poaching, steaming, stewing, braising, baking, roasting, grilling, deep frying and shallow frying), regeneration of pre-prepared food and cold food preparation, basic food preparation and cooking. ● achieve a nationally-recognised Level 1 qualification. ● develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning.

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

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