Free Level 1 BTEC Culinary Skills Course in Wolverhampton
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Introduction to Culinary Skills in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the core knowledge and practical skills needed to work in a kitchen environment. The course covers food safety in catering, an introduction to healthier foods and diets, and basic culinary techniques. It takes two years to complete. The level 1 BTEC certificate in introduction to culinary skills classes are delivered by Pearson Edexcel.
Who this course is for
The Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Culinary Skills is for learners
who work in, or who want to work in, a kitchen environment as a Kitchen Assistant,
Cook or Junior Chef.
It gives learners the opportunity to:
● develop the underpinning and wider sector-related knowledge for culinary skills.
The key knowledge threads within the qualification are food safety in catering
and an introduction to healthier foods and diets.
● develop their basic culinary skills, tailored to their requirements, to allow them
to progress into the job roles listed above. The key skills threads within the
qualification are health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality, kitchen equipment, preparing and cooking food using various methods (boiling,
poaching, steaming, stewing, braising, baking, roasting, grilling, deep frying and
shallow frying), regeneration of pre-prepared food and cold food preparation,
basic food preparation and cooking.
● achieve a nationally-recognised Level 1 qualification.
● develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning.
What you will learn
You'll develop food safety knowledge for catering environments.
You'll learn the principles of healthier foods and balanced diets.
You'll practise basic culinary skills used in professional kitchens.
You'll build underpinning knowledge relevant to working as a kitchen assistant, cook, or junior chef.
You'll explore how to prepare and handle food safely and hygienically.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical kitchen work with knowledge-based study. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence that you build up over the course. There are no written exams. Your assessor will observe your practical skills and review your written work throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in a professional kitchen
Junior chef: entry-level cooking role in restaurants or canteens
Cook: preparing meals in schools, care homes, or cafés
Catering assistant: food preparation and service in catering settings
Food service worker: front-line role in hospitality and catering venues
What you could study next
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step toward working as a qualified chef, covering a wider range of cooking techniques and kitchen management.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or CIEH): a standalone food hygiene qualification that many employers require.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: a work-based qualification that builds toward a career as a professional chef.
