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Course code
R204
Attendance
Part time
Duration
6 weeks
Intake
Twice yearly
View the Adult Course Guide for more details
Start Dates
7th September 2026 or 9th November 2026
The Level 1 Award in Introduction to Culinary Skills is a foundational vocational qualification in the UK, certified by City & Guilds. It is designed for beginners wanting to learn basic food preparation, kitchen safety, and essential cooking techniques to prepare for a career in hospitality or further study.
The
aim of this unit is to enable the learner to develop the skills and knowledge
required to prepare and cook foods using the baking, roasting and grilling
methods of
cookery. Learners will need to ensure that the commodities chosen are suitable and of good quality and the tools and equipment are suitable for the task in hand.
cookery. Learners will need to ensure that the commodities chosen are suitable and of good quality and the tools and equipment are suitable for the task in hand.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course, you will need to pass an initial assessment to determine your English skills.
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:
- Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
- Employed and earning less than the low-income threshold
- Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
- Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
- Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment.
- If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500, 0161 280 8581 or 0161 280 8689
ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN
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: £230.00
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