Course details

Course Title:

LLDD Basic Cooking

Course Number:

TLX52129

Venue:

St Philips Church

Learning Area:

Level:

Start Date:

20 September 2024

End Date:

20 December 2024

Session Time(s):

13:00 - 15:30

Total Hours:

30

Class Size:

Between 8 and 6 learners

Who is this course for

This course is for adults with learning difficulties who would like to improve their cooking skills.
This course is suitable for people who want to improve their cooking skills to cook for themselves, and for those people who are wanting to work in catering.

What are the entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

What will I be learning

On the course you will learn about
Cooking skills.
Kitchen safety, safe use of knives etc.
Food safety,  cleaning, safe storage of food
Healthy eating.
Skills for working in a catering environment.

How will I be assessed and supported

At the beginning of the course, you will be given an individual learning plan and each week you will be asked to fill in things that you have learnt after each session has finished.
Throughout the course your tutor will talk to you about your progress and every term you will have a short meeting with your tutor.
If you need help to read and write your tutor or a support worker will help you with this.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to bring a pen and folder.
You will need to bring a sandwich box or similar to take home the food you have cooked.
You will need to wear flat comfortable shoes which cover the tops of your feet.
If you have long hair you will need to tie this up.
If you would like you can bring your own apron.

Any additional costs?

Each week you will cook some food to eat with us or take home. You will need to bring £2.50 towards the cost of the ingredients for this.

What can this course lead to

You might want to go on to a different course to further develop your catering skills.
If you are interested in another course, please ask your tutor or for more information, contact us
Phone  01332 956565
Email  DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
Relay UK  18001 01332 956565

St Philips Church

Address:
St Philips Church, Taddington Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4JU

Phone: 07539 430884

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Online

You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
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In person

You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:

Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.

Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.

Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE

Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm

Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.

By telephone

Enquiries: 01332 956565

By Email

DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk

Tuition Fee

£150

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Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.