Peterlee Campus
Qualification
Course overview
This course covers a mixture of theory and practical activities. Our Level 2 qualification is delivered in weekly theory sessions, in which you will complete knowledge statements to provide your understanding of the course.
You will also learn Health & Safety, the wider hospitality industry, and how you can work towards your goal career, as well as complete practical work on a weekly basis - all of which will help you complete your assessments.
Topics
Topics covered in the course include Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, Vegetables, Poultry, Seafood, Cakes and biscuits, Pastry
Enrichment activities including, butchery workshops, visits to local businesses e.g. fishmongers, butchers and other local businesses which the students show interest in.
Job opportunities after this course
• Catering Manager
• Commis Chef
• Education and Training
• Executive Chef
• Food Safety Inspector
• Front-of-House Assistant
• Head Chef
• Hospitality Manager
• Military Catering
• Mobile Catering
... and so much more!
Further study options after this course
You may progress to Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery or Level 3 Diploma in supervisory Skills.
You may also work as a commis chef within a hotel environment, you may even work within a school meals or care home environment. There is also the option at Level 2 to go into the armed forces.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are reviewed annually and are subject to change as qualifications, awarding bodies and assessment criteria evolve.
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course time and level, view our current entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression.
How is this course assessed?
You will be assessed throughout the course, within assessments and exams. Then when you are ready you will have 2 synoptic exams to complete, one of 3 hours; which has 3 complex dishes within it and one of 5 hours which has 4 complex dishes within it. You will work towards these throughout the year.
When does the course start?
7th September 2026
Length of course
One year, full time. This full time study programme courses may also be available to study on a part-time basis if you are aged 18 or over on 31st August. Please check with Student Services for more details.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' link at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 518 8222.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' link at the top/bottom of this page.
