Overview

Culinary Skills Level 2 Certificate

This qualification is for learners who work or want to work as Professional Chefs in the Hospitality and Catering sector. They allow learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Hospitality and Catering sector.

This allows learners to progress into employment.

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Course information

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Entry requirements

Essential:  This qualification is aimed at candidates who have progressed from level 2, or require further training, so it is important that they gain their experience in a professional kitchen. They should use appropriate equipment in terms of the size and scale, which must be of industrial quality. When being assessed, candidates will need to have sufficient space to work efficiently, hygienically and in a safe manner

The qualification

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills 7138-21601/0604/9

Assessment methods

When being assessed, candidates will need to have sufficient space to work efficiently, hygienically and in a safe manner.

Course content

You will study:

  • Health and safety in catering and hospitality
  • Developing skills for employment in the catering and hospitality industry
  • Catering operations, costs and menu planning

Skills gained

This course allow learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the catering and hospitality sector.

  • Use of knives and other equipment.
  • Designing of recipes and food presentation and design.
  • A knowledge and understanding of how to work in a hygienic manner.

Next steps

Learners can progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (7100) (Kitchen and Larder)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership (7250)

 

Additional information

Students will be required to wear chief white. Protective shoes and hair net as well as using other PPE.

There a tools required for working in this area.

Available Courses
Central Bedfordshire College Dunstable Main Campus
Starts: 15/09/2026
Type: Part Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Tuesday
Time(s): 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Fees: £186.00

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Part-Time Funding Information

Some courses may be free depending on the qualification and if you are unemployed and on a qualifying benefit.

Please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to find out accurate fees information.

Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Financial Support

For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.

Accessibility

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