Professional Cookery NC - Day Release SCQF Level 5
Study mode: You are released from school or work for one or more days a week to attend your course.
Course type: SCQF Level 5
Start in: January; August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Part time - 2 years
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
Ideal for those with the industry who are looking to focus on cookery, this course focuses on building and refining existing preparation and cookery skills.
Developing your knowledge and understanding, you'll refine your preparation techniques and develop greater confidence in producing high-quality dishes. You'll strengthen both your practical skills and your understanding of key areas such as food safety, kitchen practice and professional standards.
With hands-on training taking place in our Beechtree Restaurant and classrooms, you'll gain the necessary skills to work in a professional kitchen.
Special features:
- Taught by experienced, qualified Hospitality Lecturers
- Enhance your practical skills and build on theory knowledge.
- Gain a qualification whilst continuing to work in the industry.
- Peer learning through working alongside other levels and introducing the concept of supervision.
Please note: This course is currently under development and may be subject to change.
You should ideally be working in a professional kitchen, with some hospitality industry experience.
Course content includes:
Year 1
- Food Hygiene for the Hospitality Industry
- Professional Cookery: Knowledge
- Stcks, Soups and Sauces
- Working on Prfessional Cookery: Practical
Year 2 (to achieve NC):
- Professional Cookery: Kitchen Operations
- Professional Cookery: Knowledge
- Health and Safety in Hospitality
- Stocks, Soups and Sauces
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
You will study through a combination of face-to-face practical lessons and theory classes on campus, supplemented by our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
How long will my course last?
2 Years- UHI Moray
Start date
August or January
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
| Course fees 2024/25* | Scotland | Rest of UK | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Further Education - Full time | £1,008 | £1,008 | £6,960 |
| Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) | £88 | £88 | £352 |
| Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) | £528 | £528 | £2,112 |
* Fees for 2025/26 are still to be confirmed.
Funding
You will be required to use your own uniform and equipment as part of this course
Equipment
You will be required to use your own uniform and equipment as part of this course
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you may progress onto Professional Cookery - Day Release (SCQF Level 6).
You will also have the enhanced skills and knowledge to progress into more senior job roles.
Apply for Professional Cookery NC - Day Release SCQF Level 5
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