South West College culinary students undertake work placements in Icelandic restaurants

The qualification is targeted at learners who have an interest in working in the hospitality sector and have a particular interest in cocktail making. Learners gain the skills and knowledge related to undertaking the role as a cocktail maker.

This is a part-time course, with a 4-hour practical session. Designed to cover the basic skills in cake decorating to include developing skills in working with royal icing, and sugar paste, modelling with pastes to include marzipan and other paste mediums, making and using basic piped and sugar paste flowers, producing a decorated gateau and also producing cake designs. This course covers a lar...

This course throws open the kitchen door and explores the principles and practices of a modern 21st century kitchen environment. You will be taken on a journey which will define your career options and open up the full scope of the world of culinary arts and what it has to offer. It will also prepare you for, or support you in, a leadership role. The course content will give practical skills a...

Are you an enthusiastic person who loves a challenge and likes to be in a busy, lively and people focused environment? A Professional Cookery Diploma may suit you if you have some basic skills or experience with food, or may just have a genuine interest in learning more about cooking as a career. This course will allow you to develop the practical, industry relevant skills which will equip you ...

This course throws open the kitchen door and explores the principles and practices of a modern 21st century kitchen environment. You will be taken on a journey which will define your career options and open up the full scope of the world of culinary arts and what it has to offer. It will also prepare you for, or support you in, a leadership role. The course content will give practical skills an...

This is a home bakery programme to introduce you to simple cakes and breads for family and friends.

Has television reality shows got your attention? These qualifications cover all the patisserie and confectionery skills and knowledge to show you've got what it takes for a successful career as a pastry chef. Ideal for those looking to become professional pastry chefs or for those wanting to progress in their careers, for individuals who enjoy this area of cookery as a hobby and for those employee...

This qualification meets the needs of learners who want to work front of house within a hospitality environment. It is also for those learners that want a rounded knowledge of both front of house and the kitchen, which will enable them to look at more senior positions in the future. The qualification covers all aspects of food and beverage service. It will deliver the key skills required by the le...

Are you an enthusiastic person who loves a challenge and likes to be in a busy, lively and people focused environment? A Professional Chef Diploma may suit you if you have some basic skills or experience with food, or may just have a genuine interest in learning more about cooking as a career. This course will allow you to develop the practical, industry relevant skills which will equip you wit...

This qualification will help you to develop your skills further, perhaps to become a specialist chef or move into a management role. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in higher education and/or employment in this globally and economically important sector.

If you are keen to make your mark in the world of culinary excellence, then a Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma is a must in order to demonstrate skill and commitment to this industry. The programme builds on a sound understanding of cooking and commodities and moves you to a higher repertoire of complex dishes and technical ability, increasing your knowledge of advanced tools and techniques...

This qualification covers the principles of food hygiene for food handlers working in either a catering or retail environment

Increasing numbers of individuals suffer adverse reactions every year from the ingestion of allergens in food. This number could be greatly reduced if more people involved in the production, preparation and serving of food were aware of the risks to people from food allergens and how to control these risks. This qualification will provide learners with an understanding of why food allergens nee...

This qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors of food handlers within the catering and hospitality industry. Holders will gain a knowledge of food safety and food hygiene, enabling them to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.

Over the weeks of this course you will develop skills and knowledge on how to create broths, stews and one-pot wonders to tantalise the family’s taste buds over the winter months.

This qualification provides learners with specialist skills and knowledge in one of the major growth areas of the hospitality industry – the beverage sector. The unit is aimed at all first line operatives where coffee is served – this includes coffee bars, coffee houses, cafes, hotels and restaurants.

Do you love working with people who want to deliver outstanding customer experiences and do you want to lead a team of people to be the best they can be? How would you like a great career in one of the most interesting and dynamic industries in the world. The driving force behind great hospitality is great hospitality management and the industry needs the right people to lead teams and individuals...

This exciting new course has been designed by Hospitality and Tourism employers to allow learners to sample across a wide range of roles in the sector. It has a strong emphasis on the ‘soft skill’ development needed in the world of work. Learners will not only develop practical skills enabling them to access the workplace immediately, but the course will also help them make informed decisions a...