Professional Cookery SCQF Level 6
Learn on the job, gain firsthand experience of a dynamic hospitality environment, whilst developing your chef skills with both practical tasks and underpinning knowledge. Apprentices will refine their practical cookery skills, whilst developing knowledge of the enterprise and leadership skills required to run a successful business in the catering and hospitality industry.
Course Content and Study Mode
Course Content and Study Mode
The Modern Apprenticeship is made up of three elements:
1. SVQ in Professional Cookery SCQF Level 6
2. Core Skills
3. Mandatory Enhancements
SVQ
To achieve the SVQ, apprentices must complete 12 learning units:
Mandatory Units
- Maintain Food Safety in a Kitchen Environment
- Maintain the Health, Hygiene, Safety and Security of the Working Environment
Additional units will be chosen by the candidate/employer.
Core Skills
Everyone needs Core Skills, no matter what job they undertake or what sector they work in. Core Skills feature in various National Qualifications, and Scottish candidates have been issued with a Core Skills profile on their Scottish Qualifications Certificate since 2000.
All Core Skills must be separately certificated for Professional Cookery SCQF Level 6.
Candidates who have already been certificated as achieving Core Skills at the required levels - either in the workplace or at school or college - do not need to repeat these Core Skills as part of the Modern Apprenticeship Framework.
Mandatory Enhancements
Each apprentice is required to achieve at least one industry-specific enhancement. These include:
- Health and Safety at Work Certificate
- Ensure Food Safety Practices are Followed in the Preparation and Serving of Food and Drink or Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
Study Mode
Work-based, with self-led learning via UHI Argyll’s online learning platform assessed by a designated assessor. Off-the-job training may be required for mandatory enhancements.
How long does it take to complete?
How long does it take to complete?
On average, 18 months.
When can the Modern Apprenticeship start?
When can the Modern Apprenticeship start?
Flexible start date, any time of year.
Who is eligible to become a Modern Apprentice?
Who is eligible to become a Modern Apprentice?
No formal entry qualifications are required.
Candidates are usually already in the employment they wish to undertake the Modern Apprenticeship with.
How are Modern Apprenticeships funded?
How are Modern Apprenticeships funded?
Skills Development Scotland contribute towards the cost of the apprentice training under the Modern Apprenticeship programme. This is available for all young people aged between 16-19 for all frameworks. Funding may also be available for young people between the ages of 20-24 and 25+ depending on the frameworks and sectors.
Modern Apprentices are paid a wage directly by their employer whilst undertaking their qualification
Career Prospects
Career Prospects
After completing the apprenticeship, you could move onto jobs like:
- Head Chef
- Food Scientist
- Baker
- Nutritionist
Further study opportunities include:
Find out more
Email us at acapprenticeships@uhi.ac.uk