Culinary Skills - Level 2

If you are aged 16-18 and want to gain all the key skills necessary to develop a career in catering, this course will help you make the perfect start.

4 GCSEs grade 3 - 1 including English and Maths

•    a successful interview with a tutor
•    the ability to study independently
•    a genuine interest in the subject 
•    good communication skills
•    hardworking approach towards the industry 

All 16-18 year old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

Essential Skills – English and Maths

If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme. At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.

To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills you must achieve 15 credits from the units below:

• Prepare and Cook Soups, sauces and stocks – 6 Credits
• Prepare and Cook Fruit and Vegetables – 6 Credits
• Produce Hot and Cold Desserts and Puddings – 3 Credits

To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Professional Food and Beverage Service you must gain 15 Credits by completing the Food and Beverage service skills module.

This is a full time course, involving 3 days a week in College plus a minimum of 20 hours' external work experience with local employers. This will be completed on your study day. 

One key teaching and learning method is that of demonstration. Your tutors ensure that demonstrations are used whenever possible so that you can see the practical skills being used and then you can practice the skills.

You will work collaboratively with your peers in group work and within practical sessions in the kitchen, bakery and restaurant

Following demonstrations you will have hands on practical time where you will be learning skills, preparation and cooking methods, food safety and professional working practices.

We also expect you to spend 3 hours per week on dedicated individual/self-study times which needs to be supported by your own study outside of the college learning environment. 

E-learning is also a key element of our courses and will involve you using a variety of online learning platforms for independent study.

Your tutors will support you in preparing for assessment alongside your own responsibility for your learning.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.