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Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery

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Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Altrincham Campus

Further Details

Age

College 16-18

Department

Hospitality & Catering

Course Start Date

Monday 2nd September 2024

Course Duration

Full-time, 1 Year

Course Time

00:00 - 00:00

Course Fee

£ 993.46
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

AFP-HO3D-1100

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Course Overview

This course is for students who have completed a Level 2 catering course, who have industrial experience or other equivalent qualifications.

Students will be required to demonstrate practical skills both in the larder and finishing kitchens. During these practical sessions, students’ skills will be observed and assessed in advanced culinary techniques.

Trafford College’s award winning Aspire Restaurant has been nationally recognised by the AA and is open to the public for lunch and dinner and offers a realistic working environment.

To prepare you for a higher level qualification, employment or university you might be required to study a GCSE qualification in maths and English.

Course Requirements

4 GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above (including maths and/or English Language)

Level 2 City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in a related subject.

What you will Learn

During this course you will study the following:

Advanced skills and techniques in producing meat dishes
Advanced skills and techniques in producing poultry and game dishes
Supervisory skills in the hospitality industry
The principles of food safety supervision for catering
Advanced skills and techniques in producing fish and shellfish dishes
Advanced skills and techniques in producing vegetable and vegetarian dishes

Assessment

Assessment is continuous by observation of practical skills, development of a portfolio with photographic evidence and multiple-choice questioning to test underpinning knowledge.

Progression

Successful students may progress on to apprenticeship management programmes, pastry qualifications or into HE.

Career Options

You could even become a Head Chef and run your own kitchen, devising dishes and managing your team.

Mandatory Units

Mandatory units include:

Establish and develop positive working relationships in hospitality
Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment
Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
Prepare fish for complex dishes
Prepare meat for complex dishes
Prepare poultry for complex dishes
Cook and finish complex fish dishes
Cook and finish complex meat dishes
Cook and finish complex poultry dishes
Cook and finish complex vegetable dishes

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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