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VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery

at The City of Liverpool College, Liverpool · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Catering and Hospitality sector is without doubt one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, with a vast amount of employment opportunities. The need for skilled chefs increases annually and having a Level 3 Professional Chefs Diploma will be the benchmark for most employers. Such qualified chefs are expected to perform at the highest level consistently in an often busy and challenging kitchen environment. The ability to work at this level requires commitment, dedication and a passion to produce dish items to a high standard. This requires enthusiasm, high energy, methodical working and organisational skills and the ability to take responsibility when needed. Advanced Professional Chef students will gain work experience with a college approved employer. You will be learning in our award-winning Academy Restaurant,w here you will produce dishes of high-end cuisine for our paying customers. This gives you a real insight into how what you are doing in college supports the needs of local industry. Many of our students have gone into local industry and have won accolades to be proud of.

What you need to get on

Please vist: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Professional-Chefs-Level-3-Advanced-Diploma

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

Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · LIVERPOOL

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