Qualification Qualification Number
600/4307/6
Title
VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 1
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 2
Regulation Start Date
19-Dec-2011
Operational Start Date
01-Jan-2012
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
Yes
Assessment Language In Irish
Yes
SSA
7.4 Hospitality and Catering
Purpose
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Sub Purpose
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Total Credits
62
Min Credits at/above Level
62
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
450
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
450
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
450
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
The Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery (QCF) is made up of 12 mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 62.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges. Age Ranges
Pre-16 : Yes; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE
Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the
SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the
DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Linked Unit Introduction to the catering and hospitality industry
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Introduction to the catering and hospitality industry
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit Food safety in catering
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Food safety in catering
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
9
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit Health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit Introduction to healthier foods and special diets
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Introduction to healthier foods and special diets
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit Introduction to kitchen equipment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Introduction to kitchen equipment
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit Introduction to personal workplace skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Introduction to personal workplace skills
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
100
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit Prepare and cook food by baking, roasting and grilling
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Prepare and cook food by baking, roasting and grilling
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
120
Unit Credit Value
12
Linked Unit Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit Regeneration of pre-prepared food
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Regeneration of pre-prepared food
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit Cold food preparation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit Unit Reference Number
Title
Cold food preparation
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
5