Course description
The course is mostly practical based, developing a range of cookery and food preparation techniques, planning, organisational and time management skills in hospitality related contexts. The course is made up of three units, in which students follow safe and hygienic practices at all times. At N5 level, a question paper is also included. For the Course assessment, students will prepare a time plan and cook a three–course meal for a given number of people within a given timescale and present it appropriately. There is also a one hour written exam assessed by the SQA.
Course progression
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National 4
Practical Cookery -
Foundation Apprenticeship
Food and Drink Technologies
Foundation Apprenticeship delivered by West Lothian College.
Skills
- Time Management
- Organisation
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Creativity
- Independence
- Leadership
Careers through Cookery
- Chefs and Head Cooks
- Baker
- Hotel Manager
- Teaching
- Events Management
- Catering
- Food Preparation
- Food Service
- Product management
- Nutrition
- Brewing & Distilling
- Hospitality