Introduction to Professional Cookery and Hospitality Level 4 National 4

What is special about this course?

This course is designed to introduce students to a range of roles within the hospitality industry.

On this highly practical course you will be developing key employability skills for the hospitality sector. 

In our professional kitchens you will prepare and cook a range of modern dishes and develop key industry skills.

The restaurant 'Front of House' activities include a wide range of practical activities covering different styles of service within our training restaurant and incorporates Event Organisation, working as part of a team to enhance your key employability skills.  To Support your learning, you will also undertake investigation into the varied sectors of the industry including career options in these sectors. 

Entry requirements

School Leavers – 

• All applicants will be interviewed to assess their interest and ability

Mature Students – 

• No formal entry requirements
• Evidence of an interest in this subject should be demonstrated in your personal statement

Work experience will be considered

Units may include:

• Hospitality: Working in the Hospitality Industry 
• Hospitality: Introduction to Events
• Hospitality: Working Front of House
• Hospitality: Working in the Professional Kitchen 
• Food Hygiene for the hospitality industry
• Skills for Customer Care
• Craft Baking and Introduction
• Introduction to Barista Skills
• Food Classification, Nutrition and Sustainable Practices in the Hospitality Sector.

A programme of guest speakers and off-site visits allows students to explore a range of possible career paths within the Highland hospitality sector. 

Fees

For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.

Additional costs

You will be required to purchase a kit/uniform as part of this course (between £350 and £400). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered. www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/study/funding/