Professional Cookery SCQF 6 (Dornoch, Fort William, Stornoway and Thurso) SVQ

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Mortar board iconCourse type: SVQ

Campus iconStudy at: Dornoch; Fort William; Stornoway; Thurso

Pen iconStart in: September

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.

Clock iconDuration: Full-time: 1 academic year, Part-time: longer

Book and tick iconHow: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.

What is special about this course?

Available to study at our Fort William, Dornoch, Stornoway or Thurso campuses, the SVQ Professional Cookery SCQF 6 is designed to provide students with advanced culinary skills and knowledge. The course offers in-depth training in professional cookery, covering advanced cooking techniques, food preparation and presentation. It is a valuable qualification for those looking to enhance their career prospects in the culinary industry. 

Entry requirements

  • SVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery and experience of working in a professional kitchen
  • Extensive relevant experience in a professional kitchen

  • Advanced cookery skills including cooking and finishing complex dishes
  • Kitchen management skills: maintaining a safe secure environment and taking a responsible role within a kitchen team
  • Students will also contribute menus served in both training restaurants

There will be the opportunity to achieve a REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate during the course.

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Distance learning
  • Flexible
  • Day release
  • Block release

Students will attend their local campus in Thurso or Dornoch, learning in our professional training kitchens.

How long will my course last?

1 year full time, longer part time.

    • Dornoch
    • Fort William
    • Stornoway
    • Thurso

Start date

September

Fees

Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.

This course requires students to purchase a kit/uniform (around £124.76). If you are eligible for a bursary, these kit costs will be covered.

What can I do on completion of my course?

  • HNC Professional Cookery
  • Enhanced career prospects as a Commis Chef, an Assistant Cook, or a Chef de Partie.

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