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Professional Cookery VRQ 2

at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The course provides a good professional practical and theoretical knowledge of food preparation and cooking as well as food and drink service, which offers that stepping stone for someone who has strong practical skills with managerial potential.Much of your time at college will be spent working in our purpose-built kitchens and upmarket restaurant, Edmunds, where you'll learn how to prepare and cook a variety of fresh foods, provide outstanding customer service and friendly reception duties, alongside food and beverage service techniques. This means that most of the study necessary to underpin the practical skills will need to be done in learners' own time.Throughout the year you will work on projects and functions both in college and outside normal college hours. Students will also spend time on industry-related visits, undertaking realistic work experiences and hearing first-hand accounts from visiting speakers. Evening work in Edmunds and at other functions will be part of the timetable, to enable you to gain valuable experience as you learn.

What you need to get on

Successful completion of Professional Hospitality Diploma Level 1 or Hospitality Operations NVQ Level 1 or suitable work based experience. An interview and positive tutor report will be required. In addition, a successful induction period will be required to identify which Level 2 pathway is appropriate for each student.

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

  • West Suffolk College

    Out Risbygate, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP33 3RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BURY ST EDMUNDS

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