SCHOOLS NPA PROFESSIONAL COOKERY

Course description

The NPA Professional Cookery course is delivered within the professional kitchens at West Lothian College as part of the school’s travel column. Students will work with lecturers with outstanding industry experience, learning not just the basics but also gaining an understanding of modern cookery techniques.

The course introduces students to techniques that are important in professional cookery. It develops practical, technical and transferable skills in food preparation and cooking, and provides bite-sized chunks of learning that are straightforward for learners to study covering:

The Professional Cookery department is vibrant and engaging. Students get the opportunity to take part in hospitality events and to apply their learning in the award-winning training restaurant ‘The Terrace Restaurant’.

Learning outcome

Education: The NPA in Professional Cookery is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to progress onto full-time college programmes such as the National Certificate (NC) in Professional Cookery at SCCF level 5.

Employment: The NPA in Professional Cookery enables successful candidates to seek employment in the hospitality and catering industry, eg as commis chef/chef apprentice.