Higher Level Apprenticeship in Culinary Arts Management

 1 day per week 8 hours in total

GCSE and University General Entrance requirement statement

• Three GCSE to include GCSE English Language Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy
• GCSE Mathematics Grade c or above OR Pass in Essential Skills

UCAS

A minimum of 64 UCAS points including:

• Two A Levels at A2 OR
• Level 3 National Diploma  

ACCESS DIPLOMA

• Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 60%+  

 International requirements

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
• IELTS 6.0; (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
• PTE 51 Or equivalent (Examples of equivalent qualifications would be a GCSE in English, Level 3 Programmes, Essential Skills in Literacy – Grade C, ESOL Level 2 or another qualifications gained at an Institution within the UK)

Admissions

• Successful completion of the admissions process 

APEL

• Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section

Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include examinations, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.

Previous SERC graduates have progressed to university or employment in the relevant field. Notably, this course offers specific Ulster University enhanced progression (via a Bridging provision and subject to Ulster University minimum marks entry criteria) to the BSc Hons Culinary Arts It is also possible to progress from this course to other Ulster University BSc Hons courses within Ulster Business School (for example BSc Hons Marketing).

The course provides a strong vocational content delivered through 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 Culinary Arts industry.

It is recommended to budget approximately £150-£200 per academic year to allow for routine field trips, uniforms, learning materials and additional part-time qualifications which may be relevant.  Any optional additional study trips that involve overnight stays would be an additional cost.  

This course is offered as a collaborative provision with Ulster University, Ulster University is the validating body, regulating the course.