Advanced Professional Cookery Diploma Level 3

Advanced Professional Cookery Diploma Level 3

If you have a passion for cooking or want to ensure that customers receive the very best in front of house service then join the best catering college in the South West. As a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence in three disciplines, an AA Highly Commended College Rosette winner and industry partners including the Eden Project there really is nowhere better to study catering and hospitality.

This course is ideal for students who have completed their Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery and wish to further their knowledge and skills at an advanced level.

The course allows students to develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the catering and hospitality industry. You will develop and practice the skills required for successful employment and you will also gain valuable hands-on experience in managing a production kitchen.

If you want to work in a fast-paced, action-packed and creative industry then look no further than a career in catering. The opportunities for career progression in this industry are some of the best. From commis chef to sous chef, all the way up to head chef, if you are willing to put in the hard work you could be running your own kitchen in a few years’ time.

Please note: As part of your course you will be required to carry out Work Experience and/or an Industry Placement.

What you will learn Entry requirements Work experience Assessment Progression Cornwall College Camborne

What you will learn

This qualification covers the knowledge and skills you will need to further your skills.

You will learn many of the techniques used in professional cookery, including:

Cook and finish complex fish and shellfish dishes
Cook and finish complex meat, poultry and game dishes
Cook and finish complex vegetable dishes
Prepare cook and finish complex hot sauces
Prepare cook and finishes complex soups
Prepare cook and finish fresh pasta dishes
Prepare cook and finish complex bread and dough products
Prepare cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones
Prepare cook and finish complex pastry products
Prepare, process and finish complex chocolate products
Prepare cook and finish complex hot and cold desserts

As well as learning about:

Producing healthier dishes
How to work safely and hygienically

You will learn a combination of practical and theoretical units which will be delivered in an excellent industry level environment. In addition to developing practical skills you will also study the nutritional values of foods and ingredients, management and supervisory skills, successful kitchen management, and how to store, prepare and cook food safely.

You will also receive personal tutorials which will provide opportunities to set your personal targets and to carryout self-evaluation and reflection.

Entry requirements

You will need a Level 2 qualification in professional cookery or equivalent and, ideally, English and/or maths at minimum grade 3 or working towards grade 4 (grade C) or above. Alternatively, you may have work experience and will have been employed in the catering industry as a cook or chef for at least three years.

If you are 16-19 without the required grades, you will continue to develop your skills of Maths & English. At Cornwall College, we recognize that applicants without these qualifications can often offer a high level of competence as well as life experience and we will therefore consider all applications on their merits alongside their qualifications.

If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the requirements, please call the Catering & Hospitality department and ask to speak to the study programme manager who will be happy to discuss it with you.

Work experience

You are expected to find an external industrial work placement while on the course. This will help you gain valuable work experience to help you develop a career in this exciting industry.

Assessment

Theory is delivered for each unit and in-house exams are set, however emphasis is placed on practical learning.

Alongside the theory you will produce a portfolio of your work which will be verified and should include assessment books, projects, and theoretical work

Progression

You could enter the industry as a Commis Chef or Chef de Partie at high-end establishments.

Higher Education – Degree in Hospitality Management

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.

What You Will Learn

This qualification covers the knowledge and skills you will need to further your skills.

You will learn many of the techniques used in professional cookery, including:

Cook and finish complex fish and shellfish dishes
Cook and finish complex meat, poultry and game dishes
Cook and finish complex vegetable dishes
Prepare cook and finish complex hot sauces
Prepare cook and finishes complex soups
Prepare cook and finish fresh pasta dishes
Prepare cook and finish complex bread and dough products
Prepare cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones
Prepare cook and finish complex pastry products
Prepare, process and finish complex chocolate products
Prepare cook and finish complex hot and cold desserts

As well as learning about:

Producing healthier dishes
How to work safely and hygienically

You will learn a combination of practical and theoretical units which will be delivered in an excellent industry level environment. In addition to developing practical skills you will also study the nutritional values of foods and ingredients, management and supervisory skills, successful kitchen management, and how to store, prepare and cook food safely.

You will also receive personal tutorials which will provide opportunities to set your personal targets and to carryout self-evaluation and reflection.

Entry Requirements

You will need a Level 2 qualification in professional cookery or equivalent and, ideally, English and/or maths at minimum grade 3 or working towards grade 4 (grade C) or above. Alternatively, you may have work experience and will have been employed in the catering industry as a cook or chef for at least three years.

If you are 16-19 without the required grades, you will continue to develop your skills of Maths & English. At Cornwall College, we recognize that applicants without these qualifications can often offer a high level of competence as well as life experience and we will therefore consider all applications on their merits alongside their qualifications.

If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the requirements, please call the Catering & Hospitality department and ask to speak to the study programme manager who will be happy to discuss it with you.

Work Experience

You are expected to find an external industrial work placement while on the course. This will help you gain valuable work experience to help you develop a career in this exciting industry.

Assessment

Theory is delivered for each unit and in-house exams are set, however emphasis is placed on practical learning. Alongside the theory you will produce a portfolio of your work which will be verified and should include assessment books, projects, and theoretical work

Progression

You could enter the industry as a Commis Chef or Chef de Partie at high-end establishments. Higher Education – Degree in Hospitality Management

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.