Practical Cookery
Practical Cookery
What will I Learn?
Practical Cookery skills
Food Preparation techniques
Presentation of food
Hygiene and Safety
Sustainability
Functional properties of food
What skills will I develop?
Along with the specific skills associated with the course in terms of practical cookery skills and food preparation techniques, you will develop numeracy, thinking and organisational skills.
What could be helpful?
If you have an interest in developing practical cookery skills, and the enthusiasm to carry out these skills at home in order to further develop them.
Is there is an Exam?
There is no formal assessment in S3 but your teacher will assess the work you produce throughout the year including knowledge checks. This will give you a clear idea of how you are progressing.
What comes next?
In S4, you can either take National 4 or National 5 Practical Cookery, depending on progress in S3.
Where can this take me?
This course can lead to National 5 Practical Cookery, Skills for Work Hospitality or Professional Cookery at College
What will I Learn?
Practical Cookery skills
Food Preparation techniques
Presentation of food
Hygiene and Safety
Sustainability
Scottish Dietary Goals
What skills will I develop?
Along with the specific skills associated with the course in terms of practical cookery skills and food preparation techniques, you will develop numeracy, thinking, time management and organisational skills.
What could be helpful?
If you have an interest in developing practical cookery skills, and the enthusiasm to carry out these skills at home in order to further develop them.
Is there is an Exam?
At National 4 level there will be no final SQA exam but continuous assessment throughout the year.
Combined unit assessment
Added Value Unit
Both of which involve the planning, preparation and cooking of a two course meal set by SQA.
What comes next?
This course can lead to
National 5 Practical Cookery
Level 4 or Level 5 Skills for Work Hospitality
Level 5 Barista skills
Professional Cookery at College
Where can this take me?
Careers within the Hospitality Industry, ranging from front of house to chef.
College Courses:
Level 5 Bakery
Level 5/ Level 6 Professional Cookery
HNC (Level 7) Hospitality Operations
University Courses:
Events management
Hospitality and Tourism Management
What will I Learn?
Practical Cookery skills
Food Preparation techniques
Presentation of food
Hygiene and Safety
Sustainability / Costing
Functional properties of food
Scottish Dietary Goals
What skills with I develop?
Along with the specific skills associated with the course in terms of practical cookery skills and food preparation techniques, you will develop numeracy, thinking, time management and organisational skills.
What could be helpful?
If you have an interest in developing practical cookery skills, and the enthusiasm to carry out these skills at home in order to further develop them.
Is there is an Exam?
Yes - 3 different aspects
Assignment – 1 ¾ Hours. Pupils to create a time plan, equipment list and service details for the specified 3 course meal.
Practical Activity - 3 course meal specified by SQA, pupils to prepare and cook 4 portions of a starter, main course and dessert within 2.5 hours all to restaurant standards.
Written Paper – 1 Hours - based on course theory topics
What comes next?
This course can lead to
Level 5 Skills for Work Hospitality
Level 5 Barista Skills
Professional Cookery at College
Where can this take me?
Careers within the Hospitality Industry, ranging from front of house to chef.
College Courses:
Level 5 Bakery
Level 5/ Level 6 Professional Cookery
HNC (Level 7) Hospitality Operations
University Courses:
Events management
Hospitality and Tourism Management
What will I Learn?
The Skills for Work Hospitality Course provides an introduction to the different commercial and non-commercial sectors of the hospitality industry and the types of provision they offer. You will also learn about the organisational aims of hospitality establishments and the products and services they provide.
What skills will I develop?
You will develop vocational skills and knowledge and gain practical experience in: menu planning; preparing, cooking and presenting a range of foods in a professional kitchen; serving food and drinks; undertaking reception duties and customer care; and planning, organising and running a small hospitality event.
What could be helpful?
If you have an interest in working in the Hospitality Industry.
Willingness to work as part of a team during the events.
Is there is an Exam?
No final exam but continual assessment throughout the following units:
Developing Skills for Working in Hospitality
Developing Skills for Working in the Professional Kitchen
Front of House Operations
Events
What comes next?
This course can lead to
National 5 Practical Cookery
Foundation Apprenticeship Hospitality
College courses in Hospitality
Where can this take me?
Careers within the Hospitality Industry, ranging from front of house to chef.
College Courses:
Level 5 Bakery
Level 5/ Level 6 Professional Cookery
HNC (Level 7) Hospitality Operations
University Courses:
Events management
Hospitality and Tourism Management