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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery

  • 2

    Level
    Level 2

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2025

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A0329

Start Date

  • September 2025, Full Time, Day

Summary

This City & Guilds Level 2 Technical qualification allows you to study whist developing the necessary skills to move onto our L3 Technical qualification. It covers a range of topics that will allow learners to develop their professional cookery knowledge and skills in both theory and practical lessons. Learners will be involved in running the Debut Café and our Debut Restaurant and will develop their customer service skills in a realistic working environment. They will be working towards A City & Guilds L1 Food Service qualification.
The units to be covered are;

  • Safe working practices for the hospitality industry
  • Introduction to the structure of professional cookery
  • Tools and equipment that are used in professional kitchens
  • Boiling, poaching and steaming
  • Stewing and braising
  • Baking, roasting and grilling
  • Deep frying and shallow frying
  • Producing cold food products
    It is very practical, and students will learn a lot of the theory whilst in practical lessons.
    This course will develop food and beverage service and customer service skills. Students also need to complete work experience as part of the course.

Why our college?

Industry standard facilities

At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.

Gain real experiences of work

All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.

A unique student experience

This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.

Entry Requirements

Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language. Achieve GCSE maths at grade 3 or above.

Objective

It will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work with minimum supervision and a recognised qualification when you successfully complete the course

Assessment

There is an externally marked theory exam in March and one retake in June and a synoptic practical exam in March/April, which is marked in college but graded by City and Guilds.

Progression

Progression onto our L3 Technical Professional Chef A0330

Career Progression

Successful students may also move into an apprenticeship or full time employment within the industry.

Fees

For UK students aged under 19 years old on the 31st August prior to the start of your course, your tuition fees are free.
There will be costs for equipment, uniform and trips. Uniform and kits tbc.

Please check our Finance pages for fee information and any financial help that may be available.

Where Next?

Why our college?

Industry standard facilities

At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.

Gain real experiences of work

All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.

A unique student experience

This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.