NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Food and Cookery Skills
Ref:
603/3909/3
Sector:
Retail and Commercial Enterprise
Features:
Teaching materials available
Registration & certification fee:
£65.00
Level:
Level 1
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
120
TQT:
180
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About this qualification
The Level 1 Certificate in Food and Cookery Skills (603/3909/3) is designed for learners with an interest in food and cookery. It will provide learners with experience of using different cooking skills and methods to enable them to use these within further education or apprenticeships.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners aged 14–16 in schools and colleges but is also accessible for post-16 learners.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded the qualification, learners are required to successfully complete four graded mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
This qualification can be completed in one year or less depending on the learner’s knowledge and experience.
Is employment or completion of work/industry placement required for this qualification?
These are not required to complete this qualification.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners may wish to progress to other qualifications in the food, catering, hospitality, and food technology sectors.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Useful links
Mandatory policies and fees | NCFE including Regulation for the Conduct of External Assessment
Assessment regulations and guides | NCFE including Qualification Specific Instructions for Delivery (QSID)
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Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 283 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 448 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 59 KB)
V Certs models explained (PDF | 180 KB)
DfE performance table quick guide (PDF | 428 KB)
Letter of support - The Highcrest Academy (PDF | 186 KB)
Letter of support - Cedar Hall School (PDF | 89 KB)
Letter of support - John Masefield High School (PDF | 332 KB)
Letter of endorsement - NIC (PDF | 346 KB)
Delivery guide (PDF | 656 KB)
Internal assessment sample tasks (PDF | 263 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 371 KB)
Teaching materials
Dietary Requirements Glossary
This glossary provides an alphabetical list of key terms related to dietary requirements.
Free
Dietary Requirements Knowledge Quizzes
This resource contains interactive e-learning and a useful user guide. These knowledge quizzes relate to key topic areas within the larger context of dietary requirements.
Free
Dietary Requirements Information Displays
These information displays provide quick references to key terms related to dietary requirements. They have been designed to be printed as A2 PDFs.
Free
Unit breakdown
Preparing to Cook (H/506/7550)
Understanding Food (K/506/7551)
Exploring Balanced Diets (M/506/7552)
Plan and Produce Dishes in Response to a Brief (T/506/7553)