Welcome to the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Professional programme at Wirral Met. This programme has been designed to give you the skills and knowledge to start your journey towards your dream career in the exciting Hospitality and Culinary Arts industry. Alongside developing your technical abilities, the programme will help you to get work ready by building on your confidence and interpersonal skills.
You will have the opportunity to try out a range of subject areas related to the Hospitality and Culinary Arts, allowing you to explore different career paths and discover your strengths before progressing onto a Level 2 qualification.
The programme will help you to improve your Maths and English, develop
technical skills, gain work experience and get involved in extra-curricular
activities and tutorials. It has been designed to help you develop
professionally and supports your progression. Alongside subject specific
knowledge you'll have the opportunity to improve your Maths, English and Digital
skills — essential for helping you get a job in the future.
These programmes are all about supporting your journey. You'll develop your study and communication skills, learn to manage your time effectively and conquer every challenge with confidence. Get a taste of the professional world with industry insights, guest speakers and work experience opportunities. We'll help you craft the perfect CV and prepare you for job interviews.
The subject specific knowledge you will cover includes:
- Maintenance of a safe and hygienic working environment
- Working effectively as part of a team
- Maintaining food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
- Preparing and cooking meat, fish and poultry
- Preparing and cooking vegetables
- Preparing and cooking pasta, rice, eggs and pulses
- Cooking and finishing simple bread and dough products
This is a Study Programme for students aged 16-18 years.
If you are yet to gain any formal qualifications (e.g. GCSE's) you will be enrolled onto our Aspiring Professionals Programme which is perfect for progression to further study at level 2 or alternatively an apprenticeship route into employment.
Basic levels of literacy and numeracy are required for you to study at this level (grade 2 or below in English/Maths)
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
This course will require additional equipment, which may incur additional costs. The following equipment is required:
- Uniform (including shoes)
This will incur an additional cost. You may be eligible for support with
these costs. For more information about financial support available at Wirral
Met, visit www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/bursaries-loans
This is a study programme for those aged between 16-18.
If you have not achieved a grade 4/C or higher in English and Maths, you will work alongside your course to complete this
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Starting 9th September 2024 - Ending - 20th June 2025
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If you are aged 16-18:
Free
This study programme is free for students, who are aged 16-18 on 31 August, and students aged 19-24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan.
If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form
