Culinary Skills Level 2 Diploma / Certificate Part-time
Course Overview
Culinary Skills Level 2 Diploma / Certificate Part-time
Our chef and front-of-house lecturers will teach you practical food prep and cooking skills. You'll learn in our modern kitchens and restaurant, The Open Kitchen. You'll master cooking meat, fish, poultry, veggies, soups, stocks, and sauces, and then move on to baking and event cooking. The course covers food safety, healthy eating, and catering for special diets. Get ready for a fun and practical culinary experience!
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: 09 September 2025
Course length: 36 Weeks (term-time only)
Day(s) of study: Tuesday, at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QCAHCEC201
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£186.00
Other funding information
You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.
Part-time courses are only available for students who are 19 years old and above. You may not have to pay for this course if you are employed but earn below £23,400 a year, or if you are unemployed and receive Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. You will need to provide evidence of your eligibility and this will be required at enrolment.
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Course Content
You will need to hold two GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and Maths or a Level 1 certificate in Culinary Skills or equivalent.
Other Resources
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 can be added to your study programme.
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.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 12 May 2025.
