City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Culinary Skills (Professional Chef) (Day Release)

Who is this course for?

Culinary Skills qualifications are for anyone who works or wants to work as a chef in the Catering and Hospitality sector. It is ideal for learners who wish to seek a career in this industry or those already working in the industry and would like to continue to develop.

The Culinary Skills qualifications can help you become a chef or progress to a more senior chef’s role. You’ll gain a high standard of cookery skills and have the option to learn other workplace essentials like health and safety in a kitchen.

What are the entry requirements for the course?

Employment or possible employment in the culinary industry.

Please enrol online via the following link: https://one.gov.je/service/Apprenticeship_application.

Please note a minimum level of English (Entry 3) will be required otherwise an additional course must be taken at your own cost.

If you are interested in joining us for an apprenticeship and would like to have an informal chat with one of the tutors, please attend the enrolment evening taking place o on 4^th September 2024 at Highlands College.

To reserve a space, please go to the following link and book your ticket: https://rebrand.ly/HC-Enrolment-24.

*There will be an assessment for applicants who have English as a second language on the enrolment evening*

How long is this course?

Day and Time: Thursday from 9.00am to 3.00pm (Term-Time)

Commencing September 2025 – specific date tbc.

What will I study on this course?

Topics covered :

Food Hygiene / Food Storage (Level 1 hygiene, COSHH, allergen training, HACCP)
Basic food preparation (kitchen hygiene, knife safety, salad & veg prep, basic cuts, blanching and refreshing)
Soups & Sauces (food hygiene, basic puree soups and garnish, basic bread recipes, emulsion and reduction sauces, roux based sauces and derivatives)
Roasting (basic butchery, tempering, trivets, trying, roasting of meats, roasting of vegetables, making roast gravy & accompanying sauces, Yorkshire puddings)
Deep and shallow frying (health and safety around a both deep and shallow frying, types of suitable commodities for deep and shallow frying, blanching of chips, purpose, storage, types of coatings for deep frying, purposes and uses, sauces and dips, garnishes and purposes)
Safety at Work
Hygiene at Work
Food Preparation Methods
Cost Control Operations
Storage & Care of Materials
Nutrition at Work
Practical Cookery
Cold Food Preparation
Basic Pastry Techniques

What Qualification will I gain?

City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Culinary Skills (7138/11)

How is the course assessed?

Practical skills will be assessed on a weekly basis which will include a range of skills tests on all units.

Theory will be assessed by both assignments and short answer paper (Year 2).

Successful completion of this course requires a minimum of 95% attendance due to continuous assessment.

What does this course lead on to?

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills (7138/11)

How much will it cost?

£1,219

Fees are non-refundable.

Resits of exams are £30.

Uniform/books and knives to be purchased @ approx cost of £150 (details will be given at enrolment evening).

How can I find out more?

For further information please email academy@highlands.ac.uk.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the entry requirements for this course?

Entry requirements differ depending on the course; you may be required to attend an interview in the first instance to assess the suitable of the qualification for your learning and requirements. Please contact the relevant department’s Course Administrator to discuss this further.

Who do I make cheques payable to?

Cheques should be made out to “Treasurer of the States”. If you are applying for more than one course, please enclose separate cheques for each. This will enable us to return fees for courses that are already full and still process other applications without delay. You may also pay by MasterCard, Visa or Maestro by filling out the required card details.

Can I pay the course fee by instalments?

In some instances an instalment plan may be possible, please discuss this with the Course Administrator.

When do courses run?

Highlands College part-time courses vary in length from evening or half-day workshops to two or three academic years. The majority of courses follow an academic timetable and may exclude half terms, bank holidays or other breaks.

What happens if the course I want is full?

Our policy is to accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis on receipt of fees. However, if a course is full a person’s name can be added to a waiting list. If the list is sufficiently large and additional tutors and facilities are available, another course may be set up and you will be contacted.

What if my course is relocated, rescheduled or cancelled?

We make every effort to avoid doing this, but occasionally it is necessary. This is why it is vitally important for us to have your current telephone numbers or e-mail address in order that we can contact you as speedily as possible. If you have a mobile telephone number, we may use a text message service to inform you of any changes to your course. Please note; our text message service is a non-reply service.

Why are some courses cancelled?

A minimum enrolment number is required to recover the full costs of providing the course. If numbers of students fail to reach this minimum, we reluctantly cancel it. We contact the applicants and provide a full refund, or offer a transfer to another course if a suitable one is available.

How will my course be assessed?

Assessment varies depending on the course; some may require formal written or practical assessment or attendance at examinations.

If I can no longer attend the class, can I get a refund?

Unfortunately we only offer a refund if your course has been cancelled by Highlands College. Circumstances such as illness, work commitments or leaving the Island are not considered for refunds. In some instances course fees may be able to be transferred to a module/unit within the same qualification. Fees or course places cannot be transferred to another person.

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Application priority

Applications for Highlands Professional are accepted on a first come, first served basis on receipt of fees. If a student withdraws you may be offered a place, or if the waiting list is sufficiently large and additional tutors and facilities are available, another course may be set up, for which you will be offered a place.

Cancellations

A minimum enrolment number is required to recover the full costs of providing a course. If numbers of students fail to reach this minimum we reluctantly cancel it. Applicants are provided with a full refund or a transfer to another suitable course if one is available.

Refunds

Unfortunately we only offer a refund if a course has been cancelled by Highlands College. Circumstances such as illness, work commitments or leaving the island are not considered for refunds. In some instances course fees may be able to be transferred to a module/unit within the same qualification. Fees or course places cannot be transferred to another person.