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Culinary Skills Level 1 Certificate

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 1
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027
East Sussex College - Eastbourne
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
You will be required to purchase a kit and uniform with costs approx.£250 Additional details will be shared upon interview

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

The Culinary Skills qualifications can help you become a chef or progress to a more senior chef's role. You'll gain a high standard of cookery skills and have the option to learn other workplace essentials like health and safety in a kitchen. It is ideal for learners coming straight from school who wish to seek a career in this industry.

Course Details

You'll cover subjects such as: Food safety Health and safety in catering Costs and menu planning Prepare and cook rice, pasta, egg dishes Prepare and cook poultry, meat and fish Prepare sauces, stocks and soups

How will it be delivered and assessed?

These qualifications are assessed via assignments, practical tasks, exams and/or online tests. For these qualifications you will complete practical demonstrations/synoptic exams, assignments and take a multiple choice examination.

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.

Your next steps...

The Culinary Skills qualifications can help you find a job as a:Catering assistant, Chef Alternatively, you can progress onto the next level of qualification and study Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills

Additional information


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