Professional Cookery, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Culinary Skills City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma and Food and Beverage Service Certificate
Campus
Granton Campus
Milton Road Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2026
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Course overview
This is an industry qualification that is recognised worldwide. This course will build on your existing skills and experience. You must have either completed the City and Guilds Level 1 course (or equivalent) or have experience working in a professional kitchen.
The course will enable you to participate in engaging, motivating learning experiences, and to develop cookery, food and beverage-related knowledge, understanding and skills that can be utilised in employment and at home. You will also attend visits to the wider hospitality industry, including suppliers and manufacturers, which will give you an insight into our sector.
What you will learn
To prepare and cook the following:
- Stocks, sauces and soups
- Fruit and vegetables
- Meat and offal
- Poultry
- Fish and Shellfish
- Rice, Pasta, Grains and Egg dishes
To Produce the following:
- Hot and Cold Desserts and Puddings
- Paste Products
- Fermented dough products
You will also cover
- Food Safety
- Food Hygiene (REHIS)
- A range of food and beverage service skills is taught in a realistic working environment
- 2-hour bar licence training
- Gueridon and Flambe service
- Cocktail training
Placement information
- Although there is no mandatory work placement required for this course, you are strongly recommended to seek work experience within the catering and hospitality industry to support your studies. Your course tutor can assist you in finding suitable work experience.
How the course is assessed
- A range of practical activities and assessments.
- Short answer test papers.
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week, a maximum of 17 hours.
Entry requirements
- Completion of level 1 culinary skills or equivalent qualification.
- Recognition will also be given to those who have relevant work experience and will be assessed on an individual basis.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- Interview
- Keep warm/induction day in June
- External applicants to level 2 may be required to pass a practical skills test
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Level 6 Professional Cookery
- Level 7 Patisserie and Confectionery
- HNC Hospitality at SCQF 7 for those wishing to take a food and beverage service route.
- Access to HN Events and Hospitality at SCQF Level 6
Career options
- Commis Chef
- Junior Chef De Partie
- Working in a range of food and beverage outlets in varied positions
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
| Milton Road Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
