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Advanced Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder) Level 3 Diploma

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027
East Sussex College Hastings
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
During the course you will be required to wear a uniform, which will cost approximately £250. You may also have the opportunity to visit a number of catering and cooking events which may incur additional costs.

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

During this one-year advanced course you will be able to build on your experience of working in a kitchen or previous study to improve your cooking skills. You will also have the opportunity to specialise in a specific area or even move into a management role.

Course Details

You will be able to use your passion for cooking to fuel ambition to become a qualified professional in this dynamic industry. You will be able to explore the world the Gastronomy, learn a range of advanced skills and techniques to prepare and cook meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian dishes. We will also guide you through kitchen and larder professional cooking operations, develop your leadership and supervisory skills and give you a thorough understanding of sustainability in a professional kitchen.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed by way of observation and short answer question papers culminating with a synoptic assessment and the end of the course.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of the Level 2 course and GCSE English Language or maths at grade 4.

Your next steps...

Once you have completed the course you can progress onto Higher Education to study subjects such as Hospitality Management at degree level. You may look to start your career in the industry as a Brigade chef or join a Management training scheme in a hotels or global company in the industry.

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