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Overview
This course will help you develop the basic skills required in becoming a professional chef. You will learn practical skills while working in our fully equipped commercial kitchens and City Bistro (counter service food outlet).
The course follows a selection of SQA units, these are delivered over 3 twelve week blocks and include continual assessment.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Our college is part of the fast-track scheme for the catering services.
Minimum entry requirements
- Three National 4 qualifications including English and Mathematics; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You'll study:
- Professional Cookery: Practical.
- Professional Cookery: Knowledge.
- Professional Cookery: Kitchen Operations.
- Food Hygiene for the Hospitality Industry.
- Stock, sauces and soups.
- Health and Safety in Hospitality.
- Pastry.