Professional Cookery Level 2 Diploma Full-time
Course Overview
Professional Cookery Level 2 Diploma Full-time
Our chef lecturers will develop your practical skills in food preparation and cooking through hands-on learning. Lessons take place in our industry standard training kitchens and in the Open Kitchen, our professional restaurant which is open to the public.
Level 2 students play an active role in running the afternoon restaurant service, gaining real experience working both in the kitchen and front of house, developing confidence, teamwork, and professional standards.
In the kitchens, you will build core culinary skills including the preparation and cooking of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, soups, stocks, and sauces. Once you have mastered the basics, you will progress to more advanced techniques, such as cooking shellfish and offal.
In our bakery, you will develop baking and pastry skills, producing hot and cold desserts, as well as biscuits, cakes and sponge products.
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: September 2026
Course length: 2 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: QCAHNVP211
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
Course Content
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
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The course information on this page was last updated 19 March 2026.
