Qualifications
FDQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Chef - (APPS) (610/0809/6)
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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Academic course entry requirements
You must hold a minimum of a Level 2 in Professional Cookery from a recognised awarding body and be employed, working a minimum of 21 hours a week in a professional culinary environment with an employer willing to employ you as an apprentice.
Non-academic course entry requirements
Important: All applicants must also meet the following conditions:
- be 16 years old by 1 July 2026.
- provide proof of:
§ Right to Study in the UK. For courses with work placement, proof of your right to work in the UK is also required.
§ Photographic proof of identity
- Provide translated copies of and/or demonstrate equivalency of non-UK qualifications.
Further information on non-academic course entry requirements can be found at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/further-education/entry-criteria-further-education
Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol e.g. exam certificates.
Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded on your online application account.
All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, with the exception of language specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
Visit our Student Funding page to find out how to fund your studies.
All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.
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
- 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
Careers
On successful completion, you may be able to progress to:
- Commis Chef
- Chef De Partie
- Sous Chef
- Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts
- Environmental Health
- Food Quality Design
- Professional Lecturer
- Entrepreneur
- Franchise's
- Being Your Own Boss
Interests
This course is perfect for you if you are interested in:
- Catering
- Cookery
- Hospitality
- Entrepreneurship
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Enquiries: 028 9026 5022
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