Higher Level Apprenticeship in Culinary Arts
The general aim of the Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts is to produce industry focused graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of the core principles of Culinary Arts with a practical understanding of how theory informs professional practice in preparation for a career in the wider Hospitality Industry and/or progression directly to a higher qualification either through the professional bodies or the University.
The programme provides a strong vocational content delivered through Hospitality & Culinary Arts specific modules. You will be presented with opportunities to acquire and enhance academic, technical (industry specific) and transferable skills (communication, organisational skills, problem solving, leadership, critical thinking) which will help you to apply to relevant jobs within the Hospitality & Culinary Arts industry.
Modules Include:
- Work Based Learning Research & Study Skills
- Food Photography and Social Media Presence
- The Compliant Kitchen
- Contemporary Patisserie and Confectionary
- The Profitable Kitchen Planner
- Modern Kitchen Culture
- Global Gastronomy
- Talent Management and Leadership
- The Innovative Chef
- The Sustainable Chef Modern
- Classical Gastronomy
This programme is based on a hybrid learning model with a focus on face-to-face delivery.
- Applicants must have reached the age of 18 years on admission.
- Successful applicants must have normally reached their 18th birthday by 31st August in the year of entry.
- Possess NVQ Level 3 or above in Kitchen and Larder and/or Patisserie and Confectionery or equivalent recognised qualifications in Hospitality and Catering.
- Applicants must have achieved a minimum of Grades C or above in English and Maths or other equivalent qualifications, such as Essential Skill Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy.
- A work placement in a catering environment is mandatory.
- Applicants holding non-catering related qualifications but presenting with appropriate industrial experience will need to demonstrate they have the required level of industry skill and experience. This will be assessed via a practical skills test as part of the interview and selection process.
- Applicants who do not hold any formal Level 3/4 qualifications but hold significant and relevant Industrial experience may gain admission through experiential learning and should request the College Recognition pf Prior Learning (RPL) procedure. In both above instances the applicant may be required to participate in a series of intense skills masterclasses as a condition of their acceptance onto the programme during the 6 week induction process alongside the academic skills induction provision.
- Work Based Learning
- Research & Study Skills
- Food Photography and Social Media Presence
- The Compliant Kitchen
- Contemporary Patisserie and Confectionary
- The Profitable Kitchen Planner
- Modern Kitchen Culture
- Global Gastronomy Talent Management and Leadership
- The Innovative Chef
- The Sustainable Chef
- Modern and Classical Gastronomy
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