This introductory qualification is designed for learners to develop kitchen skills and health and safety awareness. To develop knife skills and preparation methods, the use of everyday ingredients and developing knowledge of how to use them.
Each week you will undergo a placement at Cottingley community centre as a group running the café and kitchen. We will travel as a group on public transport. (This will not start during the first term due to Covid-19).
During the year you will learn transferable and sector specific skills which will enhance your progression for future learning.
Each week you will prepare and cook dishes which have been demonstrated to you. You will be shown how to put ingredients together. You will be working in a professional kitchen using equipment and developing your individual skills for progression. You will have the opportunity for a weekly placement developing and learning new skills. These will include customer service, team work, money skills. Trips and visits and guest speakers to help enrich your learning experience.
The course is based on a Programme of Study, which consists of: the vocational qualification itself; a City & Guilds Employability and Personal Development Award, maths and English, a tutorial programme and work experience. Learners will study three core Employability units and three sector specific units over the duration of the course.
Each learner will work towards 3 PSD units
The course is based on a Programme of Study, which consists of: the vocational qualification itself; a City & Guilds Employability and Personal Development Award, maths and English, a tutorial programme and work experience. Learners will study three core Employability units and three sector specific units over the duration of the course.
Each learner will work towards 3 PSD units
Entry 3: There are no entry requirements for this level apart from an interest in the specified subject and the ability to commit to positive behaviours and attendance.
English and/or Mathematics will be included in your timetable if you have not achieved a GCSE at grade 4 or above in these subjects when you start your course.
There will be opportunities for experience of work - 30 hours experience of work.
If you're 19 or older you may need to pay a fee.
All fees exclude exams, registration and administration charges. These fees apply to all learners, except those with full fee remission.
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