REHIS ELEMENTARY COOKING SKILLS - PREPARING FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Introduction

This 3 day cooking class is aimed at those who have recently or just about to lead a more independent life.  Ideal for school leavers who are about to embark on a journey through university.  This course will teach you the foundations of cooking and provide you with an invaluable skill that will enable you to cook healthy, low-cost meals and give you confidence in the kitchen.

All ingredients are included.


On Successful completion, delegates will receive an accredited REHIS Elementary Cooking Skills Certificate.

Course code

SRCI

Location:

Both Campus Sites

Duration

3 days, 09:00 - 16:30

Price

£30.00

Entry Requirements

No entry requirements other than the want to learn new cooking skills

Course Content

Some of the meals that you will cook are as follows:

  • Cauliflower Leaf Soup with Brocolli Steams
  • Homemade Breads
  • Curried Vegetable Sandwich
  • Spaghetti Beef Bolognese
  • Stir Fried Chicken Wraps
  • Strawberry Roulade
  • Pork Bolognese with Rice
  • Swiss Roll

In addition to the menu, the following outcomes should be achieved:


- Demonstrate the importance of personal hygiene
- Understand the importance of food safety during food preparation, cooking & storage
- understand and be able to follow a recipe
- Demonstrate basic food preparation techniques
- understand and demonstrate basic cooking methods
- Have the ability to put the aquired knowledge of practical food skills into practice in a variety of settings.

Assessments

Delegates will be assessed throughout this practical course

Progression

Delegates could progress on to the SCQF 5 Craft Baking course: Craft Baking (SCQF Level 5) | Dumfries & Galloway College (dumgal.ac.uk)

Course Contact Details

shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk
01387 734199