SVQ in Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 5

Introduction

This SVQ is suitable for: Individuals who work as, or are training to be, chefs within hotels, restaurants, cafes, guest houses, canteens, care homes or private residential establishments As the SVQ is a competency based qualification the following applies: You will be allocated an assessor and you will work together to build a portfolio of evidence to show you are competent within the work role. The assessor will visit you at your workplace on a regular basis. The visits will include conducting assessments, planning future assessments, advising on portfolio development and supporting you as required.

Course code

W2PC

Location

Varies

Duration

14 months

Price

£TBA

Entry Requirements

You must be currently working in the kitchen of a hospitality establishment.

Assessments

Assessments will be ongoing with an Assessor coming out to the workplace to carry out practical observations. Online tests are used throughout the award. Evidence is gathered and uploaded to an online portfolio.

Additional funding information

ITA, Fee Waiver or Apprenticeship funding may be available, please contact David Walden (Workbased Team Leader) by phoning 01387 734311 or email waldend@dumgal.ac.uk to discuss funding eligibility and to apply. Find out more about Modern Apprenticeship opportunities.

SVQ cost is £700

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