National Apprenticeship Week was an exciting and inspiring time at Bury College, filled with activities that helped mark the occasion and celebrate the exceptional talent, dedication and achievements of Apprentices.
The catering and hospitality industry across Greater Manchester is a lucrative one. In 2022, it accounted for around 86,000 jobs in Greater Manchester. Further research on this can be found by visiting this report from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/fully-funded-support-for-hospitality-sector-to-drive-recruitment-and-boost-growth/
This Culinary Skills qualification can help you become a chef or progress to a more senior chef's role. You'll gain a high standard of cookery skills and have the option to learn other workplace essentials like health and safety in a kitchen.
Mandatory Units
Unit 707 Prepare and cook stocks, soups and sauces
Unit 708 Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables
Unit 709 Prepare and cook meat and offal
Unit 710 Prepare and cook poultry
Unit 711 Prepare and cook fish and shellfish
Unit 712 Prepare and cook rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes
Optional Units
Unit 202 Food Safety
Unit 705 Catering operations, costs and menu planning
Unit 713 Produce hot and cold desserts and puddings
Unit 714 Produce paste products
Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:
Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.
Course Fee: £1,050.00
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National Apprenticeship Week was an exciting and inspiring time at Bury College, filled with activities that helped mark the occasion and celebrate the exceptional talent, dedication and achievements of Apprentices.
On Monday 9th February, Bury College’s Hairdressing Apprentices came together for a charity Blowdryathon, raising almost £500 for Little Lady Locks during National Apprenticeship Week!
On Wednesday 11th February, as part of National Apprenticeship Week celebrations, Bury College proudly hosted an Apprenticeship Star Awards Ceremony.
Employers - did you know that now is the perfect time to start thinking about your school leaver Apprenticeship vacancies?
Shape the future of education and find out about opportunities to work at Bury College at our Work for Us Event 2026. Find out about a wide range of career opportunities including teaching, business, and governance roles.
Find out how our Performing Arts students are developing their skills in this year's Christmas Panto.