Modern Apprenticeship in Hospitality (SVQ 2 Professional Cookery)

Course Content

This Skills Development Scotland funded Modern Apprenticeship offers those aged over 16 paid employment combined with the opportunity to gain a national qualification in professional cookery. The delivery is facilitated at college one day a week in our fully equipped kitchens where learners are involved in preparing products for counter and plated lunch service in our restaurant and café bar classrooms. Units include: Health and Safety in the Kitchen Environment; Effective Working Relationships (Teamwork). There are various Prepare and/or Cook and Finish Basic Dishes units covering the following Fish; Poultry; Desserts and Meats. 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must already be in a kitchen-based employment. Work placement is provided for those applying as school leavers. SCQF Level 4 qualification in hospitality. Age 16-19 fully-funded apprenticeship. Age 19 and above are partially-funded (employer contribution may be required). 

Method of Assessment

Observation, product evaluation, questioning, professional discussion and witness testimony. 

Future Prospects

Further study: Modern Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery at Level 6 (SVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery).