Diploma in Professional Cookery @ SCQF Level 4

Introduction

This SVQ is designed for individuals working as trainee chefs in a team environment, who are involved with the preparation/cooking of meals & snacks for customers. Workplaces can include cafes, restaurants, hotels, canteens or residential homes.

Upon successful completion, you will gain a recognised qualification which guarantees you have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out your role competently.

Course code

W1PC

Location

Varies

Duration

12 months

Price

£600.00

Entry Requirements

  • Be employed in a in a kitchen environment
  • Must be carrying out relvant tasks and activities which will allow you to naturally gather evidence for your SVQ portfolio
  • Have completed your probationary period within your current work role
  • Demonstrate an ability to work at SCQF level 4 or above

Course Content

This qualification covers areas such as workplace health and safety, food safety, standards of behaviour in hospitality, team working, and preparing and cooking a wide range of ingredients. To achieve this SVQ, you are required to complete 7 units; 4 mandatory units and 3 optional units. Your assessor will support you in choosing the units that best match your work role.

For further information on units within this qualification, please follow this link-
SQA SVQ Professional Cookery level 5

Assessments

Assessments will be ongoing with an Assessor coming out to the workplace to carry out practical observations.

Additional funding information

Funding opportunities available:
Become an apprentice – Scotland

Course Contact Details

SVQ@dumgal.ac.uk

01387 734383

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