Intermediate Cuisine Certificate

Schedule / Course StructureClasses are taught across 3 - 5 days a week. Each day begins with 2.5 – 3 hours of observation in our state-of-the-art demonstration lecture theatre, followed by 3 – 4 hours of practical work in the specialised cuisine kitchens and 2 hours of self-directed theory, for a total of 24 hours per week.AssessmentAssessment is achievement-based. A grade is awarded based on the cumulative marks gained. Students are assessed on practical skills at the end of each day. Summative practical and theory tests are completed at the end of each certificate. Students will receive an assessment schedule and detail about the assessment requirements at the beginning of the programme.

Study Modules

• Product origins and influences on French regional cuisine
• Perfecting professional kitchen skills
• More advanced technical cuts and presentation
• Food presentation techniques for platters and plates
• Further developments in personal creativity and discipline
• Introduction to Charcuterie
• Prepare and cook simple hot and cold desserts
• Preparation and service of restaurant meals
• Career preparation and workplace communication
• Commodities - Receiving and storage

Anyone over the age of 16 who is interested in getting a basic understanding of the french culinary arts. Entry Criteria: IELTS 5.0 16 years old (no upper age limit)