Advanced Professional Cookery Diploma Level 3
Cornwall College Camborne - 9 September 2025
1 Year
Full-time
Course information
This course is suitable for those who have successfully completed a Level 2 qualification in professional cookery or an equivalent qualification.
It is a practical course that will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge to work across a variety of sectors in the catering and food service industries, from event catering to fine dining restaurants. The course will enable you to develop skills in the preparation and cooking of complex meat, poultry, fish, hot and cold sauces, vegetables and salads. Level 3 will help you develop and refine your essential skills, building on your culinary foundations to take your cookery to a higher level with more complex techniques and dishes.
You will also study the nutritional values of foods and ingredients, management and supervisory skills, successful kitchen management and how to store, prepare and cook food safely.
The qualification enables learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills essential for working in a food environment and working with others, improving their own performance.
As a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence in three disciplines, and AA Highly Commended College Rosette Restaurant winner, there really is nowhere, better to study catering and hospitality.
You will learn many of the techniques used in professional cookery, including:
Cook and finish complex fish and shellfish dishes
Cook and finish complex meat, poultry and game dishes
Cook and finish complex vegetable dishes
Prepare cook and finish complex hot sauces
Prepare cook and finishes complex soups
Prepare cook and finish fresh pasta dishes
Prepare cook and finish complex bread and dough products
Prepare cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones
Prepare cook and finish complex pastry products
Prepare, process and finish complex chocolate products
Prepare cook and finish complex hot and cold desserts
As well as learning about:
Producing healthier dishes
How to work safely and hygienically
You will learn a combination of practical and theoretical units which will be delivered in an excellent industry level environment. In addition to developing practical skills you will also study the nutritional values of foods and ingredients, management and supervisory skills, successful kitchen management, and how to store, prepare and cook food safely.
You will also receive personal tutorials which will provide opportunities to set your personal targets and to carryout self-evaluation and reflection.
If you are 16-19 without the required grades, you will continue to develop your skills of Maths & English. At Cornwall College, we recognize that applicants without these qualifications can often offer a high level of competence as well as life experience and we will therefore consider all applications on their merits alongside their qualifications.
If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the requirements, please call the Catering & Hospitality department and ask to speak to the study programme manager who will be happy to discuss it with you.
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If you’re aged 16-18 when you begin your course, you will usually be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support section. Financial support for School Leavers Tuition Fees: £3345.00
If you are aged 19+, the cost of the course will depend on your circumstances. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section. Financial support for ages 19+ |
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Course Code 10168-CAM-25
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