1 Year Silwood Cordons Bleus Certificate

Learning:

• Students are divided into teaching groups of no more than 14, where they receive the best, hands on instruction and individual attention.
• Silwood graduates are sought after, as they not only have highly developed culinary skills, but also have respect and understanding of the cost of food.
• This is achieved by making the students responsible for the purchasing and costing of all the ingredients needed for practical classes, whilst staying within the given budget.
• These skills are fundamental in the running of a successful kitchen or food business and are best taught by doing, rather than textbook reading.

Course Content:

• Practical Cookery & Theory of Cookery
• Baking Practical & Theory of Baking
• Icing Practical
• Confectionery and Sweet making Practical
• Nutrition
• Art of the Table
• French Menu Compilation
• Wine Appreciation and Culture (Cape Wine Academy)
• International Cookery
• Food Purchasing and Costing
• History of Cuisine
• Hygiene and Safety
• Vegetable and Herb Gardening

Certification:

• Silwood Cordons Bleus Certificate
• City and Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) (8065-02)
• City & Guilds Food Safety Certificate (8065-203
• Cape Wine Academy Preliminary Wine Certificate
• Ecolab Hygiene Certificate (NQF 110471)

Note: Successful candidates may continue their studies by going on to complete the Silwood Diplome Course and Silwood Grande Diplome, making up the full 3 year chefs qualification