Student tending to a variety of dishes cooking on the hob

What You Will Study

This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:

  • Food Safety Supervision
  • Supervisory Skills in the Hospitality Industry
  • Exploring Gastronomy
  • Advanced Skills and Techniques in Producing
  • Meat and Offal Dishes
  • Poultry and Game Dishes
  • Fish and Shellfish Dishes
  • Vegetable and Vegetarian Dishes
  • How You Will Be Assessed

    You will be required to compile a portfolio of evidence that can include observations, assignments, practical tests, written tests, oral questions, witness statements and case studies.

    Level 3 Diplomas offering a grade of P/M/D/D* will be:

    • Externally set and internally marked test papers and assignments
    • Externally set and internally marked cooking assessments per unit
    • Externally set and internally marked final cooking assessment drawing upon skills and techniques from across all units
  • Entry Requirements

    4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3.

    AND

    Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Skills or equivalent.
    PLUS English or Maths at Grade 3.

  • Further Study

    On successful completion and with the required English and Maths grades you can progress through the levels.