Professional Cookery SCQF Level 5

What is special about this course?

This course is an excellent introductory qualification for those wishing to pursue a career in the fast-paced world of professional cookery. It is structured to develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding you will require to secure employment in the Hospitality Industry.

This course is ideally suited for school leavers who have studied Hospitality, determined or mature students wishing to reskill or pursue a career in professional cookery.

Entry requirements

This course is ideally suited for school leavers who have studied Hospitality, determined or mature students wishing to reskill or pursue a career in professional cookery.

School leavers:

• All applicants will be interviewed to assess their interest and ability in cookery.
• SCQF Level 4 Professional Cookery
• Four National 4 passes

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. 

The course is structured to include a significant practical ‘hands-on’ element as well as associated theory units required to complete the qualification such as Hygiene and Health and Safety. The main emphasis is on professional cookery in practical classes, where you will learn a wide array of dishes suitable for a restaurant environment. Practical lessons are delivered in the Sheiling kitchen with an emphasis on developing knife skills, cooking, and presentation skills, working safely and food hygiene. 

Fees

If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course.  Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.

Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible. 

Scottish students

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

 Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

Funding

You may be eligible to apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance or Bursary.

Additional costs

You will be required to purchase a kit/uniform as part of this course (between £300 and £350). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered. www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/study/funding/