Advanced Catering Craft Diploma

Summary: 

If you are already competent to Level 2, this programme will enhance your skills and knowledge and further your career.

The programme is based on practical aspects of kitchen, larder and pastry work and teaches advanced cookery techniques.

Course Length: 
One or Two years depending on previous qualifications.
Entry Requirements: 

Minimum age 18.  You will need to have successfully completed NVQ Levels 1 and 2 or equivalent.

Career Progression: 

Prospects are extremely good for qualified chefs at this level.  You can expect to obtain a supervisory position quickly with a national or international hotel or catering organisation, with opportunities to specialise according to your individual strengths.

Full Description: 

Areas of study include:

  • Larder production
  • Practical food production
  • Practical patisserie production
  • Food science
  • Food industry legislation
  • Gastronomy
  • Commodities
  • Supervision

You will be exposed to a range of food production and presentation styles including vegetarian, ethnic, modern and classical via the production of a weekly gourmet dinner.  There are opportunities for extended work placements abroad in the USA and France.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs and attendance details may change.

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