City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate Culinary and Restaurant Skills

• This programme will introduce you to a variety of cookery methods, improving your competence and developing those practical skills which are highly sought after in the industry.
• You will have the opportunity to enter local, national, and international competitions. Previous students have enjoyed these competitions and achieved impressive results.

• Boiling, poaching and steaming
• Baking, roasting and braising
• Deep and shallow frying
• Food safety in catering
• Personal workplace skills
• Introduction to kitchen equipment
• English and Maths
• Work placement

• At least two GCSEs at grade G/1 or above (or equivalent).
• You should also be able to demonstrate your numeracy and literacy skills through a short test.
• Able to show a capability to work at Level 1 and a clear interest in chosen subject
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning
• For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)

Upon completion of this course, you'll have the opportunity to progress on to a variety of courses, such as a Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills, or enter directly into employment.

Students may have the opportunity to study Functional Skills or GCSEs in maths and English.