Professional Cookery Skills SCQF 5
What is special about this course?
This course could be for you if you have a real interest in cooking and want to spend some of your leisure time learning more, if you are considering cooking as a career or if you already work in a professional kitchen and want to gain a formal qualification and expand your skills.
With this part time cookery course you will develop new skills and have the opportunity to try new and challenging techniques and recipes. You will widen your knowledge of ingredients both fresh and dry, whilst investigating the importance of healthy eating and food hygiene and the roles they play in commercial kitchens.
Each level has 5 SQA credits.
Entry requirements
You will already have a good knowledge of basic cooking or you may have experience in the industry or a cookery qualification at level 4 or 5.
- food hygiene and working safely
- fish and shellfish
- pastry and desserts
- meat production and design
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Vocational Pathway
How long will my course last?
17 Weeks
November - April, 1 day per week for 17 weeks
Where can I study my course?
- Portree
Start date
Check with your local college centre our our Admissions Team for details.
Fees
£344.00
Funding
Funding may be available, call your local college centre for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
You could consider Professional Cookery Skills at level 6 or our full time NC Professional Cookery in Fort William. Alternatively you could take your new skills straight in to employment.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for Professional Cookery Skills SCQF 5
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