Free Professional Cookery Level 2 Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College, daytime over one year. This free professional cookery course builds on foundation-level skills, covering the preparation and cooking of a wide range of food groups. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including Maths or English at Grade 3 (or Functional Skills Level 1). The level 2 professional cookery qualification is a recognised step toward Level 3 training and kitchen roles.
Who this course is for
This course will provide you with an opportunity to progress from Level 1 focusing on the preparation and cooking of a range of different food groups. The programme will help you to build a skills platform that will allow you to progress to Level 3.
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level. If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level. Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry – we can hel
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of food groups to professional standards.
You'll develop knife skills and food preparation techniques used in commercial kitchens.
You'll follow food hygiene and safety practices in a kitchen environment.
You'll learn how to organise and manage your work during a service.
You'll build the practical skills needed to progress to Level 3 professional cookery training.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a professional kitchen environment at Wirral Met College. Assessment is through observed practical tasks and portfolio evidence, in line with the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma framework. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out real kitchen tasks to the required standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wirral Met College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: section chef in a professional kitchen
Commis chef: junior kitchen role preparing and cooking dishes
Kitchen assistant: supporting the kitchen team in food prep
Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or canteens
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or diners
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: the natural next step for chefs aiming for senior kitchen roles and a CSCS-equivalent skills card in catering.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification that strengthens your food hygiene credentials for supervisory kitchen work.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a standalone hygiene certificate valued by catering employers.
