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Professional Cookery NVQ 3

at The Manchester College, Manchester · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in professional qualification aimed at 16-18 & adult learners who are in a full-time Level 3 education programme and wish to pursue a career as a chef in a professional kitchen. The course is aimed at chefs who are currently working or have a part time role in a professional kitchen or are working in a supervisory role. This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for professional cookery and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a professional chef. Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include: • Working as part of a Team • Maintaining food safety when preparing storing food • Maintain safe hygienic environment • Preparing, cooking meat poultry, fish , shellfish, fermented dough product, paste based products, hot, cold desserts, finishing techniques, soups, sauce, chocolate work, pasta, vegetable dishes.

What you need to get on

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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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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester

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