NVQ Professional Cookery Diploma

During your time with us, you will build an E-portfolio of evidence to prove your competence in each of the following units:

• Maintain, handle and clean knives
• Teamwork
• Health, safety & security
• Food safety
• Preparation and cooking of sauces
• Preparation and cooking fish dishes
• Preparation and cooking meat and poultry dishes
• Preparation and cooking potatoes and vegetables
• Preparation and cooking of basic pastry
• Preparation and cooking of soup

• You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level.
• If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study  and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level.
• Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

Progression to the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Food Preparation and Cooking).

Employment in the Catering Industry.

To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies.

To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required:

• Uniform

If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form. https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans

Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career.

Assessment is continuous in practical sessions and class based underpinning knowledge.