Mulberry Bush Nursery Group have been working with Bury College for a number of years, hiring and training childcare Apprentices. The partnership has provided learners with amazing opportunities and resulted in thriving careers.
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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Mulberry Bush Nursery Group have been working with Bury College for a number of years, hiring and training childcare Apprentices. The partnership has provided learners with amazing opportunities and resulted in thriving careers.
Bury College welcomed learners from 12 Greater Manchester colleges for the GM Skills Foundation Studies Competition, where students showcased creative heritage-inspired projects and took part in a collaborative team challenge. The event celebrated student creativity, confidence, and community.
Bury College hosted the GM Skills Construction Competition on Friday 13th March 2026, with students from nine colleges competing across Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Installation, Painting and Decorating, and Plumbing, showcasing top skills and earning multiple wins.
A former Bury College Hairdressing Apprentice has come full circle, embarking on an exciting teaching career which will see him inspire the next generation of Hairdressers.
Read how Deborah, an adult learner at Bury College, is progressing in her career and finding new purpose after previously retiring.
Read how Codi has used the skills of her Catering course at Bury College to support her journey to becoming a restaurant owner.