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Professional Cookery Diploma

at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma35 weeksFull time

What the college says

Budding chefs learn the skills, techniques and knowledge required to enter the catering industry. You will use industry standard equipment in our purpose built training kitchen and the award winning Wheel Restaurant to develop the skills required for a successful career in catering and hospitality. Do you have a passion for food? Are you creative in the kitchen and want to learn more skills? This Level 1 course will help you understand food ingredients, methods of cookery and basic presentation skills.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-2 subjects or equivalent.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wigan

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