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General Cookery Level 1 Certificate

Programme Type: Full-time Course

Availability: Isle of Wight only

Is it for me?

If you like cooking at home and feel it could be a possible career for you in the future, then this course is an excellent place to start.

Essential Information

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Location(s)

Riverbank Campus in Newport

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Start Date

September

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Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements

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Course Length

September - July

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Qualifications Achievable

Level 1 Certificate in General Cookery
Maths – GCSE or Functional Skills
English – GCSE or Functional Skills

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Awarding Body

NOCN

What advice and guidance can I expect to receive?

From the time you contact us, during training, and after you complete your programme, our experienced staff are on hand to provide you with the help and advice you need to achieve your career aspirations. More information about the Careers Programme we offer can be found on our Support Page or contact one of our Recruitment and Careers Advisors using our Contact Form or by calling 01983 533926.

Support for Apprentices and Students

Overview

This qualification has been developed to introduce individuals to the initial skills and knowledge required to enter the catering industry. During the course you will gain the skills and experience needed through practical sessions in our fully equipped commercial training kitchen and the knowledge needed through classroom based sessions. The course is ideal for learners coming straight from school who wish to seek a career in this exciting industry.

What would I do on this course?

Mandatory modules you will need to cover include:

Using kitchen equipment
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Introduction to healthy eating
Food safety in catering
Customer service in the Hospitality industry
Basic food preparation and cooking
Introduction to food commodities

Would I always be in the classroom?

You will spend your time between the training kitchen and the classroom. We also arrange work experience for you with a local employer to help give you a real insight to industry.

How do I get started?

Easy – just register your interest using our Contact Form, email us, or call our Riverbank Campus. This is a hugely popular course and places are limited, so don’t wait – contact us today!

What support will I get?

At HTP Apprenticeship College we will do everything we can to support you and to improve your life chances. In addition to providing support for your programme and qualifications, we want learners to feel that they are in a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment that promotes social, physical and moral development.

Have more questions about the course?

Please contact us and one of the tutors will be able to help you.

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What can I do after this course?

Following successful completion of this course, you could progress onto a Professional Cookery Apprenticeship

Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship

What advice and guidance can I expect to receive?

From the time you contact us, during training, and after you complete your programme, our experienced staff are on hand to provide you with the help and advice you need to achieve your career aspirations. More information about the Careers Programme we offer can be found on our Support Page or contact one of our Recruitment and Careers Advisors using our Contact Form or by calling 01983 533926.

Contact us now and get onto your career-starting Full-time Course