Level 2 Award in Culinary Skills
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Culinary Skills program, designed to provide learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to work in professional kitchens. It emphasizes food preparation, cooking methods, hygiene, and compliance with food safety legislation. Participants will gain the competence to prepare a variety of dishes, apply essential culinary techniques, and maintain high standards of safety and quality in catering and hospitality environments.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Culinary Skills |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Culinary Skills Overview of professional kitchens, roles, and responsibilities.
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Food Safety and Hygiene in Culinary Practice HACCP basics, hygiene standards, and safe food handling.
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Knife Skills and Basic Food Preparation Safe handling, cutting techniques, and preparation of ingredients.
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Cooking Methods and Techniques Boiling, steaming, roasting, grilling, frying, and baking.
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Stocks, Sauces, and Soups Preparation of classical bases and their applications.
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Vegetable, Meat, and Poultry Dishes Preparation and cooking of core ingredients to industry standards.
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Fish and Seafood Preparation Cleaning, filleting, and cooking seafood safely and effectively.
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Culinary Presentation and Garnishing Plating techniques, portion control, and visual appeal.
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Menu Planning and Basic Nutrition Designing balanced menus with nutritional considerations.
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Teamwork and Communication in the Kitchen Working effectively in a brigade system and maintaining kitchen discipline.
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Builds competence in essential culinary techniques and food preparation
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Enhances compliance with food safety and hygiene legislation
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Strengthens skills in teamwork, communication, and kitchen discipline
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Provides tools for menu planning, presentation, and nutrition awareness
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Offers recognized certification to support entry‑level careers in catering and hospitality
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Entry‑level kitchen staff and apprentices
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Catering and hospitality workers seeking foundational culinary training
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Individuals progressing from basic food safety into culinary practice
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Aspiring chefs preparing for advanced culinary qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical culinary assessment
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Format: MCQs, short answers, and hands‑on cooking tasks
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Total Questions: 40 theory + 1 practical assessment
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 2 days (12–16 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in Culinary Skills (CULS)
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