Level 1 Home Cooking Skills Course in Bolton for Young People with an EHCP
CostFunded through your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For pupils of Rumworth School with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Level 1 Home Cooking Skills Course in Bolton. Classes run at Rumworth School, full-time during the day over one year. This course is funded through high needs block funding for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Fees may apply for others. You'll develop hands-on skills to cook simple, nutritious and affordable meals. The home cooking skills classes were developed in partnership with chef Jamie Oliver.
Who this course is for
This is a hands-on course that helps students develop the essential skills they need to cook simple, nutritious and affordable food. This course was developed in partnership with the chef Jamie Oliver.
Entry requirements
Experience / academic level
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook simple, nutritious meals from scratch.
You'll learn how to plan affordable meals on a budget.
You'll handle food safely and hygienically in the kitchen.
You'll use a range of basic cooking techniques with confidence.
You'll understand how to choose healthy ingredients.
You'll follow recipes accurately and adapt them to your needs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on cooking sessions in the classroom. Assessment is based on your performance during these practical activities. Your tutor will observe and record your skills as you cook. There are no written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rumworth School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant, supporting food preparation in a café or canteen
Catering assistant, helping with meals in schools or care settings
Domestic support worker, preparing food for people in their homes
Café or sandwich bar assistant, making food to order
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in Food Safety in Catering, a useful next step if you want to work in a food environment.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or CIEH), which many employers in hospitality and catering require.
Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles, building toward a broader role in the catering industry.
