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COLLEGE OF FOOD AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT @UCBofficial

PROFESSIONAL COOKERY

FdA Accredited by University College Birmingham

OVERVIEW If you aspire to work in high quality establishments – such as restaurants and pubs featured in the Michelin Guide, or those awarded AA rosettes – our Professional Cookery foundation degree is a great way to gain valuable knowledge and hands-on training that will help you craft your culinary career. Ideal for chefs qualified to Level 3 or those with relevant industry experience, this practical course focuses on culinary skills and will enable you to work with a wide variety of high quality food commodities, as well as developing your food service skills. Working in our industry standard training kitchens under the guidance of our expert chef lecturers, you will also learn about the use of seasonal produce and sustainability, as well as developing transferable skills which will allow you to move between different kitchen styles. Our College of Food and Hospitality Management has outstanding links with the industry, meaning you will have access to a wide range of guest lectures, visits and other activities. You will further enhance your employability through a work placement in a top industry kitchen, while you will also be able to forge the contacts that could help shape your future career.

The facilities here are top of the range, and we get to work with produce most trainee chefs wouldn’t when starting out in the industry. University College Birmingham has got lots of contacts around Birmingham and there are so many doors open in front of us before we even leave the city.

Luke Hayward Professional Cookery FdA

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Course FdA UCAS Code D500 Course Length 2 years Typical Offer

A relevant Level 3 qualification in Chef Catering, Professional Chef/Cookery or Food Preparation and Cooking (e.g. NVQ, VRQ, VTCT)

For the most up-to-date course information, including full entry requirements, visit: ucb.ac.uk/cookery

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