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Catering - Introduction to Professional Cookery Level 1(Sept '12)
Catering and hospitality courses in Brighton
This course information relates to courses starting in September 2012.
Course code: B0660
Course category: Full-time
Starting and ending month: September to June
Starting year: 2012
Days of the week: TBC
Course duration: 36 weeks
Time of day: All day
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street
Course aims:
Are you interested in food, cooking and providing a quality service within the Catering industry? Would you like to gain a qualification that will teach you the basics about food preparation and drinks service, giving you an understanding of the industry that will lead to further training options or career choices? This could be the course for you!
This course aims to introduce you to the principles of Catering, giving you the skills and confidence to progress within the industry or further your education at City College. This course is very practical, so you will get plenty of opportunity to put the theory work into practice.
Course content:
On this course you will learn about:
Working in our Training kitchens
Practical and Classroom teaching of the following
- Introduction to kitchen equipment
- Introduction to Personal Workplace Skills
- Maintaining a safe and secure working environment
- Developing effective relationships
- Preparing and clearing areas
- Understanding the catering and hospitality industry
- Health and safety
- Food Safety in Catering
- Healthy eating
- Introduction to Cooking skills and cooking methods such as boiling, poaching, steaming, stewing, braising, baking, grilling and frying
Facilities for students:
This course will be taught in City College Catering Department.
You’ll have the opportunity of working in our training kitchens.
Some time will be spent in the Real Working Environment Restaurant.
You may have the opportunity of visiting local Food producers and outlets.
These are small classes – normally around 10 students
There is a Teaching Support Assistant to support each class
Tutors:
Our lecturers are very experienced teachers who have many years of industry experience, including Restaurant Managers & Head Chef’s.
Nicola Dabbs has been teaching this programme for 4 years with excellent results and achievements.
Assessment: You'll be assesed through observation, questioning and project work
UCAS Tariff: Level 1
Awarding Body: C&G
Entry Requirements:
This is a progression course from the B0667 Entry level 3 Skills for a working Life Hospitality, Catering and Retail.
If you have done another level 1 course or Entry level course in catering you will be considered.
You are working already in the Catering Industry but need additional support in lessons.
Interview for entry: Interview required
Interview preparation:
You will be asked to come for an interview and taster day where you can show your interest, enthusiasm and commitment to catering through your studies at school, your hobbies, any work experience or your ambitions. You will need to show that you are committed to the course and prepared to work in and out of class.
Progression and links:
After successfully completing this course, you may wish to progress on to
Progression Routes into Further Education:
- Part time level 2 courses in Catering offered by City College Brighton and Hove – depending on ability
- Begin working life in Catering Industry
- Apprenticeship within the Catering Industry
Work experience opportunities:
There are no work experience opportunities, although we do encourage you to have a part-time job or volunteer work alongside their course
Academic Centre:
CHCA - Hospitality and Catering
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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Students are required to supply their own study materials, protective clothing and knives. Other small equipment and commodities are provided. The College will provide you with an equipment and supplier list.
Financial assistance information.
How to apply for full-time courses.
Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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