Food Preparation & Cooking NVQ Level 1
This course is ideal if you are looking to follow a career path in catering and hospitality. You will be able to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment in the catering & hospitality sector. Many of our learners come to study with us because they get to work in one of the best facilities in the country with our state of the art production kitchens and restaurant. You will work in a realistic working environment that allows you to cook for the public. We have a very experienced skilled team of lecturers who are industry trained who will help you to succeed and prepare you for employment in your chosen career. Learners from Bolton College have gone on to find employment at Retreat Restaurant, The Victoria Inn, The Lowry Hotel and Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club.
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Part Time Non Released
Qualification:
Certificate
Location:
See Group Times
Course Code:
CA010-CLFS
Course Length:
16
Start Date:
Various start dates from February 2026
Subject Area:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Overview
This course is ideal if you are looking to follow a career path in catering and hospitality. You will be able to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment in the catering & hospitality sector. Many of our learners come to study with us because they get to work in one of the best facilities in the country with our state of the art production kitchens and restaurant. You will work in a realistic working environment that allows you to cook for the public. We have a very experienced skilled team of lecturers who are industry trained who will help you to succeed and prepare you for employment in your chosen career. Learners from Bolton College have gone on to find employment at Retreat Restaurant, The Victoria Inn, The Lowry Hotel and Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club.
Group Times
- Wednesday : 09:30 - 12:30
- Wednesday : 13:00 - 17:30
Fees
Other fees: £385.00
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
You will develop your skills in preparing and cooking: - Meat - Fish - Vegetables - Soups - Desserts - Sauces. You will also complete units in Food Safety, Health & Safety and Teamwork. You will learn practical skills in both the production kitchen and training classes.
How Will I Be Assessed?
This course is structured into units that include the following:
- On-going assessments throughout the year.
- At the end of each unit there is a multi-choice test.
- On-going assessments throughout the year.
- At the end of each unit there is a multi-choice test.
I'm Interested, What Next?
Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.
Future Opportunities
After you have successfully completed this course you could progress onto a NVQ Level 2 Professional Chefs Food Preparation and Cooking course . Alternatively, if you are keen to start earning you could look for various job roles within the catering and hospitality industry.
Who Can I Speak To?
In the first instance please send a message to catering.email@boltoncc.ac.uk
Or contact the Department Administrator - Sarah Lewis
Tel: 01204 482 333
Anything Else I Need to Know?
You will be expected to wear a uniform and safety shoes, which we will provide depending on your personal circumstances.
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