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Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Redruth – Cornwall College Camborne

Cost£1,673.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Redruth. Classes run at Cornwall College Camborne, full-time during the day.

You'll learn classic cookery methods, safe and hygienic kitchen practice, and how a professional kitchen team works together. The course covers food preparation, cooking techniques, and the core skills used in working kitchens. It typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking).

Who this course is for

If you want a fast-paced creative career in catering this course gives you the core skills used in professional kitchens. You will learn classic cookery methods and safe hygienic working while understanding how a kitchen team operates. With tutorials and progression routes it is an ideal springboard into Level 3 or starting work as a junior chef.

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 prepare and cook a range of dishes using classic culinary methods.
  • You'll apply food hygiene and safety standards in a kitchen environment.
  • You'll work within a kitchen brigade and understand team roles.
  • You'll handle, store, and prepare raw ingredients correctly.
  • You'll use professional kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
  • You'll develop skills in portion control, presentation, and consistency.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical kitchen sessions and classroom-based tutorials. Assessment is ongoing and includes practical observations, where you demonstrate cookery skills in a kitchen setting. You'll also complete written tasks linked to food safety and kitchen operations. Your work is assessed against the City and Guilds NVQ standards throughout the year.

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 food in a professional kitchen.
  • Junior chef, entry-level kitchen role in a restaurant or hotel.
  • Chef de Partie, runs a specific section of a professional kitchen.
  • Kitchen assistant, supports chefs with preparation and service.
  • Catering assistant, works in contract catering, schools, or hospitals.
  • Commis chef, the starting grade in a formal kitchen brigade.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma, the next step for those aiming for senior kitchen roles or Chef de Partie positions.
  • Level 2 Hospitality and Catering Principles, broadens your knowledge of the wider hospitality industry.
  • Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery, lets you earn while you train in a working kitchen.
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