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Professional Cookery Diploma 3

at The Manchester College, MANCHESTER · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Hospitality and Catering industry is fast-paced and exciting, with lots of opportunities for a fun and fulfilling career. If you want to pursue a career as a chef in this dynamic sector, this course will be perfect for you. The units for this course have been developed to prepare you for your career by providing you with valuable skills and knowledge and a broad coverage of the requirements of staff working in the industry. You will be required to complete three mandatory units plus a range of optional units. Mandatory units include: • Develop a productive working relationship with colleagues • Maintain food safety when preparing and storing cooked foods • Maintain health and safety security Optional units include: • Prepare, cook complex meat dishes • Prepare, cook complex poultry dishes • Prepare, cook complex hot sauce • Prepare, cook and finish complex soups • Prepare, cook and finish complex bread dough products, • Prepare, cook complex cakes, biscuits, sponges. • Prepare, cook and finish pastry products • Prepare, cook and finish complex cold desserts • Produce sauce, fillings and coatings for complex desserts

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

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

  • City Campus Manchester

    City Campus Manchester 60 Great Ducie Street, Manchester, M3 1PT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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