While this course is practical, there will be end of unit tests set by City and Guilds. The theory elements will underpin the skills you learn in practical lessons and are question and assignment based.
This course commences in September 2024 and will be completed in one year.
You will need to hold two GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and Maths or a Level 1 certificate in Culinary Skills or equivalent.
Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills
FCAH
Our chef and front-of-house lecturers will teach you practical food prep and cooking skills. You’ll learn in our modern kitchens and restaurant, The Open Kitchen. Level 2 students even run afternoon service for real diners! You’ll master cooking meat, fish, poultry, veggies, soups, stocks, and sauces, and then move on to baking and event cooking. The course covers food safety, healthy eating, and catering for special diets. Get ready for a fun and practical culinary experience!
While this course is practical, there will be end of unit tests set by City and Guilds. The theory elements will underpin the skills you learn in practical lessons and are question and assignment based.
We run a very professional department and your uniform and equipment is integral to that professionalism.
You will be given a list of the equipment and uniform you will be expected to provide, but you may be able to purchase this through applying to the College’s Learner Support Fund. We use a local supplier who gives a good discount to all our students.
Upon completion, you could progress onto further study such as our Level 3 Professional Cookery course.
See what careers are available in the Catering sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
The course is fully funded for 16-18 year-olds.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.