Course Overview
The study programme will prepare you for a career as a chef in a professional kitchen and will make you highly employable.
During this qualification you will work with local employers on structured work placement, within this offer there will be an opportunity for learners to attend a residential trip abroad and for some students to attend a work placement in the 5* Hilton Hotel Malta.
Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available.
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
- Dough and Batter Products
- Petit Fours
- Paste Products
- Hot, Cold and Frozen Desserts
- Biscuits Cakes and Sponges
- Display Pieces and Decorative Items
- 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 Patisserie and Confectionary or Culinary Skills.
PLUS GCSE English or Maths at Grade 3.
