Professional Cookery | P01176-AA | Course

Entry Year

08/09/2025

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

Part-Time

Course Code

P01176-AA

Overview

Level 3 ApprenticeshipProfessional Cookery

Titanic Quarter

Part-Time

Further Education

Start Date: 08/09/2025

End Date: 14/06/2026

Overview

This is a two-year part time course for those who have achieved a complete Level 2 Professional Cookery Qualification. This course aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to prepare and cook a range of complex dishes using a large variety of commodities, and to gain the practical competence required to work in a modern kitchen environment. The course is a blend of high level practical skills classes with the theory required to build a portfolio of evidence to support the programme.

This qualification provides a vehicle to broaden the range of culinary skills covering units such as:

Advanced meat/offal, poultry/game, fish and shellfish dishes
Advanced vegetable/vegetarian dishes, Complex soups, Complex pasta, Advanced hot and cold sauces
Prepare cook and finish complex Dough, cakes, hot cold desserts and pastry products

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Advice

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Requirements

Applicants must have achieved a complete Level 2 in Professional Cookery from a recognised awarding body.

Employed, working a minimum of 21 hours a week in a professional culinary environment with an employer willing to employ you as an apprentice.

A written and practical skills entry assessment will be carried out before enrolment to determine suitability for

the programme. These assessments will take place in June and August, prior to the commencement of the programme

Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol, e.g., exam certificates.

Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded now by logging into your online application account.

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.

Entry requirements can change and be discussed on an individual basis if necessary.

In the event of undersubscription, course criteria may be lowered.

Fees

This course tuition fee is fully funded by the Department for the Economy.

All students are required to buy their own uniform and utensils for the kitchen at a cost of approximately £60.00

Assessment

Portfolio- a record of dishes covered throughout the year
MCQ- 45 question multiple choice test covering the theory throughout the year
Practical observation- 3 hour observation in the working environment
Professional discussion- 90 minute discussion covering any gaps in your portfolio as well 20 questions on the dishes in your portfolio