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Originally posted by Ian^ searching learn direct in the london area brought this up, i think it's pretty close to what you'll need qualification level NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality Food Preparation and Cooking prerequisites Must be employed as a cook/chef within the catering industry. course description The course covers basic cookery methods including safe and hygiene practices. assessment method Assessed in a work simulation and witness testimonies. study method Part Time Day estimated course duration 2 years price (subject to change) £395, Exam Fee £60 You may be entitled to a means tested benefit to help pay for this course. Why not look at our paying for learning section to find out about financial help? timetable Wednesday 09.00-17.00 language Courses are taught in English hope this is something helpful anyway

I think i have to start at the bottom with the nvq level 1 then the following year go on to do this. but thank you i know i'm going to do it, i just hope the college let me in *crosses finger

Rar here's to being a student again (and holding down a full time job )

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Originally posted by Misty Kitty I think i have to start at the bottom with the nvq level 1 then the following year go on to do this. but thank you i know i'm going to do it, i just hope the college let me in *crosses finger Rar here's to being a student again (and holding down a full time job )

do you not hold a food tech gcse or something, cos I thought if you did, you went into level 2 nvq's unless i'm 'that' out of date lol

i don't, no, i did home ec at the age of 12, but nothing after that, gave up technology before gcse.

I am self taught, i'll give them a call and see what they say.

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I just called them, and basically the nvq level 1 is for people who have never really been in a kitchen.

Therefore i feel i have got the knowledge having worked in cafes bars and bakeries, not to mention cooking for myself and others for the last 6 yrs and am applying to the nvq level 2

i'll let you know if i get in.

Last edited by Misty Kitty on May-12-2004 at 11:08

ok..... I took it as my technology choice, as I couldn't draw for gfx, couldn't do anything handy for woodwork, couldn't sew for textiles, but I could cook, tho it was far too much written

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Originally posted by Misty Kitty There are the city and guild certificates and diplomas, the diploma being 2 yrs 2 evenings a week (at a cost i do not know) but covering a vastly superior, and i think, more benifitial subject matter for what i would like to do with my qualifications.

RAR, i start in september on the Diploma, 2 eves a week, for 2 yrs, about £400 a yr + £90 a term for food.

Got to go buy my own knives, whites and practice the basic cookery skills i don't have this summer



Chefdom here i come