Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Professional Cookery

This course aims to provide realistic training in food preparation for the industry at a basic level.

Course Code: P10082
Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Hospitality & Catering

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Downpatrick, Bangor, Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

This Apprenticeship is equivalent to five GCSEs at A*-C and will allow you to gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the hospitality and catering industry.

The delivery of this programme will take place within your workplace by a qualified trainer/assessor on a one to one basis or in small groups.  Your employer will also support you in achieving this qualification.

As well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in professional cookery, this Apprenticeship will help you to develop a range of transferrable skills that are important for employment including:

  • Working with others;

  • Problem solving and decision making;

  • Self-management;

  • Work professionalism;

  • Digital literacy

Course Overview

This course is the equivalent to one GCSE at A*-C and enables you to learn a range of catering skills, both practical and theoretical.

You must have secured employment (minimum of 21 hours, inclusive of college hours) within the industry. You need to be 16 or over by the end of June.


You will need:

  • an employer AND
  • 5 GCSEs including at least Grade F in English and Maths. However, to help you succeed on the course it is preferable if you have a minimum of Grade D in Maths and English

Modules may include:

  • Maintaining a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
  • Contributing to effective teamwork
  • Maintaining food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
  • Maintain, handle and clean knives

Optional modules may include: 

  • Preparing fish for basic dishes
  • Preparing meat for basic dishes
  • Preparing poultry for basic dishes
  • Preparing vegetables for basic dishes
  • Cooking and finishing basic fish dishes
  • Cooking and finishing basic meat dishes
  • Cooking and finishing basic poultry dishes
  • Cooking and finishing basic vegetable dishes
  • Preparing, cooking and finishing basic hot sauces
  • Preparing, cooking and finishing basic soups
  • Making basic stock
  • Preparing, cooking and finishing basic rice dishes
  • Preparing, cooking and finishing basic pasta dishes
  • Preparing, cooking and finishing basic bread and dough products
  • Preparing, cooking and finishing basic cakes sponges and scones
  • Preparing, cooking and finishing basic pastry products

You will also work towards a Personal Development qualification and will be involved in a range of activities, designed to improve your employability. 

You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy or ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C in English or Maths or Computing.

Successful completion of this programme will enable you to progress to Level 3 Apprenticeship or further study on a NVQ Level 3 in Preparation and Cookery or NVQ Level 3 in Patisserie and Confectionery.

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Downpatrick, Bangor, Lisburn.

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Available Sessions

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Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Professional Cookery
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Bangor
01/09/2025
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Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Professional Cookery
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Downpatrick
01/09/2025
 16
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Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Professional Cookery
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Lisburn
01/09/2025
 16
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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