NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery L2

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to become a professional Chef.

This qualification is assessed at your workplace. Each unit contains skills and knowledge that your assessor will observe you complete, and you will build a portfolio of formal evidence of your learning and assessment.
There are 4 mandatory units and a selection of optional units to choose from including:
Preparing and cooking fish for basic dishes Prepare, cook, and finish basic soups. Prepare, cook, and finish basic pasta dishes. Prepare, cook and finish basic bread and dough products and ordering stock

This programme provides you with a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery and the skills necessary to enable you to work in industry as a qualified Chef with possible progression on to the L3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery.

This Level 2 qualification is for people who wish to start a career in Professional Cookery
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but should be at least 19 years of age with a general secondary education and a passion for the subject and working in a suitable catering establishment.

Learners must be in the correct job role to provide the relevant evidence for a portfolio of work, to show competence in both knowledge and skills to meet the qualification requirements.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability at Cambridge Regional College. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs.

You will be assessed by a vocationally competent assessor who will support and help you gather a portfolio of evidence, using a range of methods. This qualification is completed in your workplace with resources available on our virtual learning environment. You will use an electronic portfolio system called Smart Assessor.

Please complete a CRC application form, which can be downloaded from our website www.camre.ac.uk

Alternatively, please contact our Enquiry Team on tel. 01223 226315 or email .