Professional Cookery NC – Day Release SCQF Level 6

What is special about this course?

This course is aimed at those already working in the industry and want to deepen your existing basic skills. 

You'll enhance both your practical abilities and theoretical understanding through hands-on training in our fully equipped Beechtree Restaurant kitchen and classroom sessions. 

Special features:

  • Taught by experienced, qualified Hospitality Lecturers
  • Opportunity to hone existing practical skills and build on theory knowledge.
  • Structured and varied units featuring continuous assessment and evaluation.
  • 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 as such some content and features may be subject to change.

Entry requirements

Candidates will normally be working in the Hospitality Industry, in a professional kitchen, and will have some experience under their belts.  This course is designed to offer an opportunity towards a qualification whilst continuing to work.

Year 1 (to achieve NPA)

  • Professional Cookery: Practical
  • Pastry
  • Food Hygiene for the Hospitality Industry
  • Leading a Hospitality Team
  • Health & Safety in Hospitality
  • Work Placement 

Year 2 (to achieve NC)

  • Professional Cookery: Knowledge
  • Professional Cookery: Kitchen Operations            
  • Hospitality Costing 

Equipment

A uniform and equipment are required for this course which will be supplied by UHI Moray (approx. cost £400-500). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.

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

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Moray

Start date

August or January

Fees

Normally, your employer will fund this course.

If you 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 2023/24*

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 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this course you may: 

  • Progress on the to the HNC in Professional Cookery 
  • Have the enhanced skills and knowledge to allow quicker progression into more senior job roles

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