Level 2

01 Sep 2025
1 Year
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Professional Chef, Vocational Technical Diploma

This programme is perfect if you are an aspiring chef, looking to take your culinary abilities to the next level. The course is specifically designed for chefs who are eager to enhance their skills and advance in their career. Through this programme, you'll have the opportunity to refine your techniques, expand your knowledge, and excel in the fast-paced world of professional cooking. Whether you aspire to create innovative dishes or lead a team in a prestigious kitchen, the Professional Chef Technical Progression Programme will provide you with the tools and expertise to achieve your goals. The Transition programme is perfect for ensuring you’re ready for progression onto the full T Level programme.

Our state-of-the-art training kitchen and public restaurant will give you real-life experience of working in this dynamic and fast-paced industry, and our experienced lecturers, who possess a wealth of knowledge, will guide you in developing your skills and support you through your studies.

When you study with us, you’ll become part of our Hospitality & Catering Career Excellence Hub, which means you’ll enjoy a host of career-boosting benefits and unrivalled access to potential employers. You will benefit from work experience opportunities, inspirational cooking experiences, masterclasses from renowned chefs and courses designed in collaboration with employers to meet industry demands. You'll gain invaluable industry insight and create numerous networking opportunities. By the time you complete your training, you'll be fully prepared for your future career, armed with the skills and knowledge that employers value.

WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INVOLVE

You will learn about the catering and hospitality industry, food and safety hygiene in the kitchen, planning and preparing for service, menu planning and costing, meat and offal, poultry, fish and shellfish, vegetables and vegetable dishes, stocks and soups, pastry and bakery products, desserts, farinaceous and egg dishes, biscuits, cakes and sponges.

Alongside further development of the kitchen, you will enhance your full understanding of the industry by completing a Level 2 food and beverage service during your Individual Development (ID) time. As part of this study programme, you will develop your maths and English skills and attend tutorials. You will also complete a work placement or extended industry placement. All aspects of your study programme will be discussed at your interview.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

You will be assessed on practical skills in the kitchen during live service and training exercises. Knowledge based assignments will be set by your personal tutor.

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

You will be equipped with the skills you need to work as a chef in the catering industry and in a wide range of other careers in the hospitality sector. You could also increase your knowledge by progressing to a Level 3 T level programme in Professional Cookery, or Hospitality, Events, and Business Enterprise at Weston College.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-2, with at least two at grade 3 including Maths or English or a qualifying Level 1 qualification.

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