NCFE LEVEL 1/2 CERTIFICATE IN FOOD AND COOKERY SKILLS
These vocational qualifications are designed for students who have an interest in food and cookery.
The NCFE Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates in Food and Cookery Skills are designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding of using different cooking techniques and methods required for further study, apprenticeships or a career in the sector.
It comprises of four units:
Unit 1 Preparing to Cook-Internally assessed portfolio of evidence
Unit 2 Understanding Food-Internally assessed portfolio of evidence
Unit 3 Exploring Balanced Diets-Internally assessed portfolio of evidence
Unit 4 Plan and Produce Dishes in Response to a Brief-Internally assessed portfolio of evidence
Students will be expected to:
• prepare and cook using basic skills
• plan and produce dishes for a purpose
• ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
Learners will also take away valuable knowledge of:
• food and its functions in the body and in recipes
• balanced diets and modification of recipes for health purposes
This course can lead to range of opportunities such as :
Nutrition qualifications, sports science, catering and hospitality, food and beverage production, chef (apprenticeships), BTEC level 2/3, Diploma in professional cookery.
Units are graded according to a Pass, Merit or Distinction