Michael Caines Academy – Professional Cookery (and Food Service)
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Hospitality and Catering
- Qualification VRQ1 Diploma
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 1
- Location Hele Road Centre
- Course Length 1 year
Overview
The Michael Caines Academy combines practical, professional catering and hospitality qualifications, with a range of visits, experiences, work placements and demonstrations involving the region’s most renowned food experts in fine dining. It is designed to nurture the region’s future generation of talented restaurateurs, chefs, restaurant managers, waiters and front of house staff.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you are looking to undertake high quality, industry-standard training and have a real passion for cooking and the industry. It is ideal if you have the goal of becoming a professional chef and perhaps owning your own restaurant in the future.
- What you will study
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On this course you will:
- Develop your catering craft skills to an exceptional standard
- Experience visits, placements, ‘farm to fork’ and ‘vine to glass’ sessions
- Enjoy challenging practical and theoretical workshops
- Attend masterclasses from industry leaders such as Michael Caines
- Study for a Certificate in Food and Beverage Service and a Diploma in Professional Cookery
- Work within the superbly equipped @thirty-four restaurant and kitchens
- Attend a period of work placement with Michael Caines and his teams
- Assessment
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Assignments and practical examinations.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. If you do not achieve a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Maths you may still be considered for this course, but you will be required to study this subject alongside your course. You must be keen and interested in hospitality and catering and have an aptitude for hospitality skills.
A two day selection process will also form part of the entry requirements.
For those with prior hospitality qualifications
If you have existing professional hospitality qualifications, please contact the team to discuss the most appropriate qualifications for you to join us on should you have already completed studies elsewhere. We can discuss your needs and find the course that is most suitable for you to join us on, which may be a Level 2 or 3 qualification.
- Additional Costs
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Uniform, knives and equipment will cost approximately £350.00. This equipment will last you for your entire programme and will positively help start your career in the catering and hospitality sector.
Progression and careers
You could progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery to further your career opportunities.
Our Level 1 courses have progression routes into Level 2 full-time courses or apprenticeships. All qualifications also have Level 3 options for progression once you have successfully completed Level 2. Future job roles may include Commis chef or Chef de Partie. Some of our learners travel the world with ski seasons or cruise ships. Some enter the local hospitality industry in pubs, restaurants and hotels while others seek jobs further afield. With our vast range of industry partners, we can support our learners with their first full-time roles and can also enable incredible work experiences.
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Have a question?
Need help your application?
Speak to us today on: 01392 400500
Message us via our contact form
Ready to find out more?Why not come along to one of our open events, a chance to explore our facilities, ask questions about our courses and find out more about being a student at Exeter College.
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
What our students think?
“There is a lot of support, the lecturers and tutors are always there for you. I chose to study at Exeter College because of the Michael Caines Academy and now I work for him at Lympstone Manor. In the future, my goal is to get a Michelin Star. I really want my own restaurant, that’s... Read more >
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