Professional Cookery (Level 2 Apprenticeship)

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.!

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.

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.