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Diploma in Professional Cookery Level 2

at Hertford Regional College, Ware · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma35 weeksFull time£993

What the college says

This technical certificate is designed to further broaden your knowledge of Food Preparation and Service skills e.g. filleting fish making fresh dough products and pastry whilst serving in our modern restaurant. It will help you to understand the principles of cookery and service such as 'what makes bread rise?' You will learn how to plan prepare cook and present a wide variety of dishes whilst working in our professional kitchen.What makes Professional Cookery and Hospitality Services at HRC special? The college is unique in that it has its own training restaurant (The Atrium) open to the public and with a 5* TripAdvisor rating and an AA rosette. This gives the students the opportunity to work in a 'live' environment whilst learning and helps to broaden their curriculum vitaes. The college has strong links with local employers and suppliers such McMullens Amwell Fruit and Gannon's Butchers which has given our students further work based opportunities through our enrichment programme. Students have progressed from HRC to part-time and full time work in well-known pubs and restaurants.What do our students say?"The course is great! Since starting the course I have learnt so many new skills I love cooking and serving in our restaurant the Atrium which is 5* on TripAdvisor. Also on the course you get an opportunity to attend trips to a wide selection of industry-based venues. These have included the food hall at Westfield Stratford and the London Stadium where the caterers Delawa

What you need to get on

To take on this course you will need:A minimum of 160 GCSE entry points including maths or English at Grade 3/D or equivalent.Please be aware that due to the nature of the industry there will limitations on jewellery and make up worn in the practical areas.The outcome of your initial diagnostic assessment will also be taken into consideration when offering you a programme of study.If you would like help understanding our entry requirements give our Information Team a call on 01992 411411.

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

  • Broxbourne Campus

    Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus, Turnford, EN10 6AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Turnford

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