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NVQ Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking Level 1

at Boston College, Boston · college

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate9 monthsFull time

What the college says

The Level 1 Food Preparation and Cooking Certificate NVQ provides a basic level of craft skills and knowledge required by the catering and hospitality industry. It covers the storage, preparation, cooking and presentation of fish, meat, vegetables and baking.

What you need to get on

Two GCSEs at grades 2 or above (Old GCSE grade E or above) or equivalent (to include English or maths), or any one of the following, an Entry 3 qualification, a Certificate in Skills for Working Life or Life Skills, an ESOL Entry L3 qualification.

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

  • Boston College Skirbeck Road

    Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Boston

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