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HOSPITALITY AND
CATERING
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Professional Cookery, Advanced Diploma
This Level 3 Professional Cookery programme will build your skills and prepare you for a career at the top of the catering industry.
If you are progressing from the Level 2 programme, it will develop and enhance the skills that you have learnt to a high degree of proficiency. You will work with the finest produce and study both classical and contemporary dishes, under the direction of our expert chef lecturers and guest lecturers, who are leading figures in the industry. You will cover a range of advanced topics, including practical gastronomy, supervising food safety, advanced meat and offal skills and techniques, poultry and game, fish and shellfish and hot and cold desserts.
As part of this study programme you will develop your maths and English skills, attend tutorials and Individual Development (ID). You will also complete a work placement or extended industry placement. All aspects of your study programme will be discussed at your interview.
How will I be assessed?
You will sit two papers to test your theoretical knowledge, as well as practical assessments throughout the year, and an end-of-year assessment. Work experience is an essential part of this programme.
What could I do after this course?
After this programme, you will have the skills needed to work in a professional kitchen or fine-dining setting in several roles. You could also start your own business or increase your skills by progressing to a hospitality degree or the BA (Hons) in Business Management and Sustainability at University Centre Weston.
Entry Requirements
You will need four GCSEs at grade 9-2 including a grade 4 in maths and English, and a Level 2 qualification in professional cookery.
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Brandon Read, Hospitality and Catering
Brandon Read
“I Have Enjoyed Learning The Practical Skills Needed To Flourish Within The Kitchen And How To Schedule My Cooking To Complete A Dish.”
Former school: Broadoak Academy
Next Steps: Brandon will now progress to a Level 3 qualification and has the ambition to become a top-end chef.

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