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Professional Cookery

Dundee and Angus College

Venues

Arbroath Campus, Kingsway Campus

Content

This course is an introduction to the hospitality industry, emphasising food preparation and production. The delivery is a work-based qualification facilitated in our fully equipped kitchens where learners are involved in preparing products for counter and plated lunch service in our restaurant and café bar classrooms.

Units include Health and Safety in the Work Environment; Effective Working Relationships (Teamwork); Food Hygiene. There are various Prepare and/or Cook and Finish Basic Dishes units covering the following topics: Meat; Poultry; Fish; Vegetables; Sauces; Soups; Cold and Hot Desserts; Dough Products; Costing.

Entry Requirements

Relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 4.

Progression Routes

Progression to SVQ Professional Cookery at (SCQF Level 6) or Modern Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery at Level 6. Alternatively, learners can enter into employment in the fast-growing hospitality industry.

Start Date

August

Qualification

SVQ

Award

at SCQF Level 5

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Hospitality and Professional Cookery

SCQF Level

5