The Junior Chefs' Certificate is designed for young people aged between 14 and 16 years of age who have a lively interest in cooking and wish to develop professional cookery skills and techniques relevant to the Hospitality and Catering Industry.

We are only 1 of 5 Colleges in the UK able to run the Junior Chefs Academy course.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

At aged 16 you may want to progress to one of our full time courses.

To help you decide, you could come to one of our shadow day to explore our courses on offer:

Or explore at our apprenticeships:

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

Your parent/guardian will be required to complete a medical questionnaire which must be received before the start of the course.

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP02117 13/02/2024 £150.00 N/A N/A
BP02118 09/04/2024 £150.00 N/A N/A

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

£145 All ingredients are supplied.

Course content

Course Content 

The programme commences with an induction on the correct use of equipment and other health and safety issues. You will be taught cookery skills including vegetable cuts and soups to develop your knife skills. On your last day you will be presented with a certificate of completion.

More info

Start Day/Time 

3 day Intensive course during February Half Term and Easter break.  9.30am-3:30pm

February 2024 13th, 14th and 15th 

April 2024 9th, 10th and 11th

Duration 

3 Days

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Other Courses

Qualification Name 

Junior Chefs' Academy Certificate

Awarding Body 

Bournemouth & Poole College

Curriculum Area 

Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Hospitality and Catering

More about the course 

You will be required to wear non-slip shoes that cover and protect your feet, black trousers and a white T-shirt. It will also be necessary for you to bring a tea towel and container to take home your finished dishes.   We ask all our students to wear a facemask or visor when entering the buildings and for the duration of each session, to comply with government guidance.

Duration 

3 Days

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Other Courses

Qualification Name 

Junior Chefs' Academy Certificate

Awarding Body 

Bournemouth & Poole College