Free Level 2 Home Cooking Skills in Walsall. Classes run at Blue Coat Church of England Academy. This full-time daytime home cooking skills course runs over one year, covering practical food preparation and cooking techniques alongside skills relevant to the catering industry. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you. The course suits those looking to develop cooking skills for everyday life or as a foundation for catering work.
Who this course is for
Students with an interest in the catering industry and looking to improve life skills
What you will learn
You'll develop practical food preparation and cooking techniques
You'll learn how to plan and prepare balanced meals
You'll understand food hygiene and safe kitchen practices
You'll explore cooking methods used in everyday and professional settings
You'll build awareness of nutrition and ingredient choices
You'll gain skills relevant to working in the catering industry
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with hands-on practical cooking sessions at Blue Coat Church of England Academy. The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award has 60 guided learning hours. Assessment is through practical tasks and coursework rather than formal written exams, in line with the BTEC Specialist qualification format.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blue Coat Church of England Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: supporting food preparation in cafes, schools, or care settings
Catering assistant: helping with food service in hospitality venues
School meals supervisor: overseeing meal service in school canteens
Care home kitchen worker: preparing meals for residents
Deli or food counter assistant: preparing and serving food in retail
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or RSPH): a short compliance qualification many catering employers require.
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality and Catering: broader coverage of front-of-house and kitchen roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step if you want to work as a chef or progress in professional kitchen environments.
