Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder) L343 courses
- Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Diploma L323 courses
- Advanced Professional Cookery Diploma (Level 3) L322 courses
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking) L35 courses
- NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Level 3) L32 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery L32 courses
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Where this can take you
Courses for this career
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Level 3
- Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder) L343 courses
- Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Diploma L323 courses
- Advanced Professional Cookery Diploma (Level 3) L322 courses
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking) L35 courses
- NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Level 3) L32 courses