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Culinary Skills Diploma 2

at The Manchester College, Manchester · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

If you have basic skills and experience as a chef, this Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills will suit you. Upon completion of this course you will have the skills required to succeed in more senior culinary roles. Topics include: • Health and safety in catering and hospitality • Healthier food and special diets • Catering operations, costs and menu planning • Prepare and cook stocks, soups and sauces • Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables • Prepare and cook meat and offal • Prepare and cook poultry • Prepare and cook fish and shellfish • Prepare and cook rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes • Produce hot and cold desserts and puddings • Produce paste products • Produce biscuit, cake and sponge products • Produce fermented dough products Students completing this course will gain work experience in The Manchester College’s restaurant, complete 20 hours’ work placement with an employer partner, and will work in partnership with The Chefs’ Forum.

What you need to get on

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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

  • Wythenshawe Campus

    Wythenshawe Campus Brownley Road, Manchester, M22 9TG

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  • Harpurhey Campus

    Harpurhey Campus Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 4AF

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Start dates

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

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