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Professional Cookery (Level 2 Apprenticeship)

City and Guilds
Hospitality & Catering

Course Overview

This programme is a recognised qualification designed to enable students to gain professional culinary skills. You will train in the production of food to a high standard in our modern kitchens and restaurant facilities. This is a dynamic programme which involves both food preparation and cookery elements - you will prepare & cook a range of foods using a variety of cooking methods.Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy are also included if equivalents not already achieved. As an apprentice you are employed in the industry and typically work for an employer three to four days a week. One or two days a week will be spent at college studying your competency and knowledge based qualifications.
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Limavady
    Strand Road

Important Message

If you are interested in applying for this course for 24/25 academic year, please email admissions@nwrc.ac.uk for more information. Applications for September 2025 will open soon.!

Available Sessions

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  • Course: City and Guilds Level 2 Apprenticeship NI Professional Cookery
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
     -
    CLOSED
  • Course: City and Guilds Level 2 Apprenticeship NI Professional Cookery
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
     -
    CLOSED

Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Modules will be discussed at interview
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Apprenticeships NI Level 2 is open to employees aged 16+ or those about to take up permanent paid employment with a Northern Ireland based company and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (including day release attendance at college) . Students preferably should have GCSE English and Maths (Grade D). Those who do not have GCSE or Level 1 Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT (or equivalent) must attend additional classes in these subjects in college.

ROI Requirements

Apprenticeships NI Level 2 is open to employees aged 16+ or those about to take up permanent paid employment with a Northern Ireland based company and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (including day release attendance at college). Students preferrably should have OLC Maths and English (Grade O6 or above). Students who do not have the above or Level 1 Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT (or equivalent) must attend additional classes in these subjects in college. Leaving Certificate Applied - Merit.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Work Placement

You will typically work for your employer 3 to 4 days per week or at least 21 hours per week.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - £ 100 -150 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

What's Next?

Further Study

Progression to Level 3 Professional Chefs apprenticeship.

Career Prospects

The skills acquired on the course will enable you to progress with your current employer or gain further employment within the hospitality industry.

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Meet our students

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    We represented Ireland at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, and one of our proudest moments was when we received a guard of honour from NWRC staff and students when we returned to the College to host a Q&A masterclass on Sport Psychology.
    Chloe and Judith MacCombe (Sport)
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    Apprenticeships differ from school because you can actually earn a wage while gaining your qualifications.
    Declan McEleney (ApprenticeshipNI Welding)

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