A Tour of Asia” is an engaging and comprehensive course that offers students an introduction to the vast and varied culinary traditions of Asia. The course highlights the health benefits, cultural importance, and social elements of Asian gastronomy.”
Course Overview
A Tour of Asia” is an engaging and comprehensive course that offers students an introduction to the vast and varied culinary traditions of Asia. The course highlights the health benefits, cultural importance, and social elements of Asian gastronomy.”
Course Requirements
You will need to be over 19 years of age to attend this course.
What you will Learn
Through hands-on cooking sessions, students will learn to prepare a variety of traditional Asian dishes, while exploring the principles of the Asian diet and developing sound knowledge of spice combinations and flavour profiles.
Assessment
There is no formal assessment on this course. You will receive feedback, support, and guidance from your tutor. Your learning will be supported through practical activities, discussions, paired/individual and group tasks and worksheets.
Progression
Learners successfully completing this short course to a good standard may apply for a place on our other introductory courses.
Other courses available to support your learning:
Free English and maths courses for those who have not yet attained a grade at C at GCSE (grade 4 equivalent)
Free digital literacy courses for beginners in computing and tablets
Free positive steps to wellbeing courses to support improved mental wellbeing, health and confidence
A range of employability skills courses
Career Options
Completing this course can open several exciting career opportunities in the culinary field. Here are some potential career paths:
Professional chef
Line chef
Market trader
Retail and commercial
Hospitality team member
Food Writer/Blogger
Personal Chef
Food Truck Owner
Each of these career options allows you to leverage your knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine and culinary arts, and many roles offer opportunities for creativity and entrepreneurship.
Additional training, certifications, or experience may be required for some positions, so consider further education to advance in your chosen career path.
Mandatory Units
Mission, Vision & Values
Unlocking Potential, Fostering Success.
We are proud to be a career focused, inclusive college guided by our values, vision and mission. This framework provides the direction for our strategic plan which sets out to achieve our purpose of unlocking the potential and fostering success of our learners, partners, stakeholders, and colleagues. You can find our full strategic plan here with the summary of our strategic priorities highlighted as:
Providing high quality, responsive education and training for all our students enabling their success and supporting their progression.
Establish The Cheadle College as a sector leading employer so that our colleagues thrive and deliver the highest quality of education and experience to all our students and stakeholders.
Driving business recovery, renewal and productivity through transformational relationships with employers.
Clearly defining and delivering our corporate social responsibility and civic duty as an anchor institution for our local communities.
Mission
To provide the highest quality of education and training to all our students and employers through an inclusive and career focused curriculum.
Vision
To be a leading provider of education and skills that supports community cohesion and drives local and regional productivity.
Our Values
Resilient
We believe that every challenge is an opportunity to learn, develop and become stronger.
Ambitious
We set high expectations and standards for students, colleagues, and our communities, striving for excellence in all that we do
Respectful
We allow ourselves and others to grow by treating each other with thoughtfulness and an open mind.
Collaborative
We work together, support one another, share ideas, and encourage success.
Inclusive
We value individual differences and creating an environment where everyone has the same opportunities.
A Tour of Asia” is an engaging and comprehensive course that offers students an introduction to the vast and varied culinary traditions of Asia. The course highlights the health benefits, cultural importance, and social elements of Asian gastronomy.”
The first year is an ideal starter if you want to work in the hospitality and catering industry. In the second year you will gain a high standard of cookery and service skills and learn other workplace essentials including customer service and kitchen health and safety.
This course is designed to introduce you to the exciting opportunities within food production, a key area within the Hospitality and Catering Industry.
The NVQs are suitable for anyone either in full-time employment or progressing from a Level 1 qualification or those who can start a qualification at Level 2.
You will be introduced to a variety of areas and simulate real-working and professional environments in Edinburgh College’s own restaurants and kitchens. Discover and develop skills essential to the industry in communication and teamwork as you take a step closer towards your future career.
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