Overview
NVQ 2 Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery & NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Food Production & Cooking
At this level you can specialise in a chef or hospitality programme. These courses are designed for students who have completed an NVQ programme at Level 1 and wish to proceed to this intermediate stage. Students work within our professional kitchens and City View restaurant, cooking/serving up to 45 customers daily. During the course you will cover a variety of food and food and beverage units. As part of their course students are required to attend and complete work experience, this is facilitated by the college.
On completion of this programme you may progress to a higher level programme or commence a career in industry.
Course Content
Topics Covered
Working within our professional and realistic working environment; which includes, Larder, Pastry and Production Kitchens, you will cover a variety of food units & front of house units; these may include:
- Preparing & cooking fish dishes
- Hot & cold desserts
- Meat & poultry dishes
- Pastry products
- Preparing & cooking fresh soups
- Maintaining safety
- Fresh vegetable dishes
- Professional knife handling
- Convert a room for dining
- Create a positive impression
Practicals
Level 2 Hospitality & Catering students will have practical lessons three or four mornings a week.
Exams
NVQ programmes are assessment based qualifications, students are continually assessed across the academic year; both in practical & theory. In addition students will work towards achieving GCSE in maths & English.
Entry Requirements
This course is usually a progression for students who have achieved an NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking at Level 1.
Minimum Level 1 English
Minimum Level 1 Maths
Careers
Possible Career Options:
- Different types of Chef such as Head Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, Chef de Pâtisserie or Dish Development Chef
- Restaurant Management
- Hotel Management, Concierge & Reception
- Cruise Ships Careers
- Armed Forces Contract Catering
- Aviation Industry such as Flight Attendant and Ground Crew
- Event & Function Management
- Cocktail Mixology and Wine Cellar Management