FDQ
    Level 3
    QN: 610/0809/6
    Curriculum Active

    FDQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Chef (Northern Ireland)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by FDQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 556 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    FDQ
    Syllabus Units
    16 Units
    Guided Hours
    556 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Advanced skills and techniques in producing fish and shellfish dishes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex fish and shellfish dishes
    • Cook and finish complex fish and shellfish dishes
    • Know how to cook and finish complex fish and shellfish dishes
    2

    Advanced skills and techniques in producing meat and offal dishes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex meat and offal dishes
    • Cook and finish complex meat and offal dishes
    • Know how to cook and finish complex meat and offal dishes
    3

    Advanced skills and techniques in producing poultry and game dishes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex poultry and game dishes
    • Cook and finish complex poultry and game dishes
    • Know how to cook and finish complex poultry and game dishes
    4

    Advanced skills and techniques to produce vegetable and vegetarian dishes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex vegetarian dishes
    • Cook and finish complex vegetarian dishes
    • Know how to cook and finish complex vegetarian dishes
    5

    Contribute to control of resources

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to control resources
    • Monitor use of resources
    • Know how to contribute to the control of resources
    6

    Contribute to the development of new recipes and menus

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to develop new recipes and menus
    • Produce and evaluate the new recipe and menu
    • Know how to contribute to the development of recipes and menus
    • Know how to prepare staff for implementation and evaluation of new recipes and menus
    7

    Prepare, cook and finish complex bread and dough products

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex bread and dough products
    • Cook and finish complex bread and dough products
    • Know how to cook, process and finish complex bread and dough products
    8

    Prepare, cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones
    • Cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones
    • Know how to cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones
    9

    Prepare, cook and finish complex dressings and cold sauces

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex dressings and cold sauces
    • Cook and finish complex dressings and cold sauces
    • Know how to cook and finish complex dressings and cold sauces
    10

    Prepare, cook and finish complex hot sauces

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex hot sauces
    • Cook and finish complex hot sauces
    • Know how to cook and finish complex hot sauces
    11

    Prepare, cook and finish complex hot, cold and frozen desserts

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex hot, cold and frozen desserts
    • Cook, process and finish complex cold and frozen desserts
    • Cook and finish complex hot desserts
    • Know how to cook, process and finish complex hot, cold and frozen desserts
    12

    Prepare, cook and finish complex pastry products

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex pastry products
    • Cook and finish complex pastry products
    • Know how to produce complex pastry products
    13

    Prepare, cook and finish complex soups

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook complex soup dishes
    • Cook and finish complex soup dishes
    • Know how to cook and finish complex soup dishes
    14

    Prepare, cook and finish fresh pasta dishes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to cook fresh pasta dishes
    • Cook and finish fresh pasta dishes
    • Know how to cook and finish fresh pasta dishes
    15

    Supervisory skills for the professional kitchen

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
    • Supervise food production operations
    • Know how to develop productive relationships with colleagues
    • Know how to supervise food production operations
    16

    The Principles of Food Safety Supervision for Catering

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of the supervisor in ensuring compliance with food safety legislation
    • Understand the application and monitoring of good hygiene practice
    • Understand how to implement food safety management procedures
    • Understand the role of the supervisor in staff training

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/0809/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    FDQ
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    May 2022