Free Level 1 Home Cooking Skills Course in Southwark. Classes run at The Charter School East Dulwich, full-time during the day. This free home cooking skills course runs over two years. You'll build practical knowledge of planning and cooking meals at home, including how to cook economically and make the most of your ingredients. The course encourages you to apply what you learn to new recipes and share your skills with others. Cooking is treated as an essential life skill throughout.
Who this course is for
Aims to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy cooking
meals at home. Learners will gain understanding of how to economise when planning
meals to cook at home. The unit will encourage learners to transfer skills learnt to other
recipes to continue cooking for themselves and their families and to inspire others by
passing on their knowledge. The unit is based on the proposition that being able to cook
is an essential life skill which empowers people to make changes that have benefits to
health and wellbeing.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan and prepare meals at home.
You'll explore how to cook economically and reduce food waste.
You'll practise applying cooking techniques to a range of recipes.
You'll develop the knowledge to cook for yourself and your family.
You'll learn how to pass on cooking skills and inspire others.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, classroom-based cooking sessions at The Charter School East Dulwich. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge you demonstrate during the course. Your tutor will observe your practical work and assess your understanding of meal planning and cooking techniques.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Charter School East Dulwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant, supporting meal preparation in a café or canteen.
School meals assistant, helping prepare and serve food in schools.
Care home kitchen helper, preparing meals for residents.
Community cook, running cooking sessions for local groups.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, if you want to work in a food environment where food hygiene certification is expected.
Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles, a broader step toward kitchen and catering work.
Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English, useful alongside this qualification if you want to progress to further study or employment.
