Adult Courses

Food Production and Cooking (Level 2 NVQ Diploma)

Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

  • This course is FREE for most students

Course fees listed below are the maximum fee if paid.  Click here to find out more and if you are eligible for free or discounted courses.

Entry requirements

You will need to attend a college interview and assessment prior to enrolment.

Course information

Maybe you are simply looking for a career change, or already have some basic skills and experience in the hospitality industry? Perhaps you want to gain a formal qualification to take on a more senior role?

You will be interviewed before the course begins to discuss your career goals and aspirations, this will enable our team to create a personalised learning journey to get you to where you want to be.

On the course you will gain a strong understanding of all aspects of professional food preparation and cooking. From day one you will be treated and expected to act like a professional chef / food service operative. This course is all about building your employability skills, so we guarantee your training environment will be relevant, professional and vibrant to provide you with all the tools you need to make it in this wonderful industry.

Alongside your culinary studies we will work to build your soft skills, confidence, self-esteem, resilience, professionalism and time management, essential requirements for a successful future.

This is a one year qualification where you will be placed on a learning programme including Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene.

  • How you are assessed

    This qualification is achieved with a combination of practical as well as externally set assignments.

Select your campus option to apply

Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 08/09/2025
End: 29/06/2026
Mon (10:15 - 11:15)<BR>or Mon to Fri (09:30 - 17:00)<BR>or Mon to Thu (09:30 - 17:00)<BR>or Mon to Tue (09:30 - 17:00)<BR>or Mon to Wed (09:30 - 17:00)
£1050.00
Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 10/09/2025
End: 02/07/2026
Wed to Thu (09:00 - 16:30)
£1050.00

What Can This Course Lead To

On completion of this course, you can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision

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