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Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Redruth

Cost£1,292.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Redruth. Classes run at Cornwall College Camborne, full-time during the day over 36 weeks.

You'll build practical cooking skills and cover essential kitchen knowledge. Topics include food preparation techniques, kitchen safety, and professional standards. The course is a recognised step toward NVQ routes and more senior kitchen training. You'll need three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or maths, to apply as an external applicant.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Culinary Skills at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This qualification works well if you want to become a chef or improve your cookery skills for progression in the catering sector. You will develop practical competence and can also cover essential workplace knowledge such as kitchen safety and professional standards. It is a recognised stepping stone into NVQ routes and more senior kitchen training.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers • Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and this must include GCSE English or maths grade 3 or equivalent. Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group • Successful completion of previous course and, where relevant, meet the English and/or maths requirements of the Level 2 course. Electively Home Educated Applicants • Students must hav

What you will learn

  • You'll practise core food preparation and cooking techniques.
  • You'll learn how to maintain kitchen safety and hygiene standards.
  • You'll develop professional kitchen skills used in working kitchens.
  • You'll understand how to work to professional catering standards.
  • You'll gain practical experience across a range of dishes and cooking methods.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a kitchen environment. Assessment covers both practical competence and workplace knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to prepare and cook dishes to professional standards, as well as your understanding of kitchen safety and professional practice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College Camborne will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Chef, prepares and cooks dishes in a professional kitchen.
  • Chef de Partie, runs a specific section of a restaurant kitchen.
  • Kitchen assistant, supports the chef team in a busy catering environment.
  • Commis chef, the entry-level role in most professional kitchens.
  • Catering assistant, works in cafes, canteens, or hospitality venues.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery, the next step for chefs moving into senior kitchen roles.
  • Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Qualification, suited to those aiming for team leader or supervisor positions.
  • Apprenticeship in Commis Chef or Chef de Partie, combining paid work with structured training in a real kitchen.
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