Key Facts
- Starting
8 Sep 2025- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 09:00
- End Time
- 17:00
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Days
- Weekday
- Start Date
- Sep 2025
- End Date
- 3 Jul 2026
- Level
- Level 2
- Code
- MAH2007CF
- Starting
30 Sep 2025- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 09:00
- End Time
- 17:00
- Duration
- 24 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Weekday
- Start Date
- 30 Sep 2025
- End Date
- 29 Jun 2026
- Level
- Level 2
- Code
- MAH2006CP
Professional Cookery NVQ Diploma - Level 2
Perfect if you're working in the hospitality and catering industry or progressing from Level 1 and want more experience and an industry-recognised qualification. This course will improve and develop your prep and cookery skills with hands-on learning and masterclasses with renowned chefs. You'll leave with a wide range of techniques to use in the professional kitchen. The College has a strong track record in local and national culinary competitions so you'll have the chance to compete against your peers to help boost your understanding and experience.
For full-time students this also includes the L2 Food & Beverage Service Qualification
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Entry Requirements
We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
4 x GCSE's at D/3 or above, or a Level 1 Diploma in a relevant subject.
Your GCSE profile must include either maths and / or English , or a Functional Skills qualification in maths and / or English.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
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Course Content
The main themes of this qualification include:- Preparation, cooking and presentation of fish/meat/poultry/eggs/pasta & pulses
- Preparation, cooking and presentation of bread and dough products
- Food safety & Personal Hygiene
For full-time students this also includes the L2 Food & Beverage Service Qualification covering:
- Introduction to customer service
- Food & Beverage Service
- Hot & Cold drink Service
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Progression Next Steps
Professional Cookery Level 3.There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.
During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.
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Additional Information
All courses run subject to demand and the content listed here should be used as a guide only. Course content may vary according to a range of factors such as course duration, campus, teaching staff and requirements from awarding bodies. Check our course and fee guidelines for further details.Uniform and kit costs due apply to this course but can be fully funded from Bursary subject to application approval.
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Assessment Details
Through observation, discussion and presentation of your personal portfolio.
