Level 1 Home Cooking Skills Course in Birmingham for Young People with an EHCP
CostFunded through your local authority
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For pupils of Selly Oak Trust 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 Birmingham. Classes run at Selly Oak Trust School, full-time during the day. This home cooking skills course is open to learners aged 14 or above. Over two years, you'll develop practical food preparation and cooking skills in a classroom setting. The course covers the knowledge and techniques behind preparing safe, nutritious meals at home. It suits learners who want a structured, full-time route into understanding food and cooking.
Who this course is for
14-19 aged learners
Entry requirements
Learners need to be 14 or above.
What you will learn
You'll prepare a range of dishes using safe food handling techniques.
You'll learn how to store and handle ingredients correctly.
You'll develop skills in measuring, weighing, and following recipes accurately.
You'll understand basic nutrition and how food choices affect health.
You'll practise cooking methods such as boiling, baking, and frying.
You'll learn how to keep a kitchen clean and hygienic.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical cooking sessions in a classroom kitchen. Assessment is based on practical tasks and short written activities that show your understanding of cooking skills and food safety. Your tutor will observe you working and assess your technique directly. There are no formal exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selly Oak Trust School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant. Support chefs with food prep in cafes or canteens.
Catering assistant. Help prepare and serve food in schools or care settings.
Domestic cook. Prepare meals in residential or care homes.
Cafe assistant. Support food preparation and service in a small cafe.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. Covers food hygiene rules required in most catering workplaces.
Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to the Catering and Hospitality Industry. Broadens your knowledge beyond cooking into the wider hospitality sector.
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery. A more advanced qualification for those looking to work in a professional kitchen.
