SQA Advanced Diploma Professional Cookery with Management
SQA Advanced Diploma qualifications provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers.
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery with Management at SCQF level 8 builds on the knowledge and skills of the Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery and covers managing food and beverage operations, managing human resources, gastronomy and kitchen planning and design. It also includes a period of practical work experience.
This qualification is available through a growing number of colleges, training providers and universities around the world. Typically, an SQA Advanced Diploma takes two years to complete.
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Why deliver this qualification
SQA Advanced Diploma have been developed by SQA in partnership with colleges, universities and industry — so employers recognise that they provide sound evidence of ability.
The unit-based structure supports flexible delivery. A unit is typically 40 hours of timetabled learning.
There is a wide choice of optional units which will enable centres to offer courses tailored to meet local needs.
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery with Management provides progression routes to further study or employment (see Progression).
Who does this qualification suit
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery with Management is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:
- school leavers
- adult returners to education
- individuals in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- people who wish to start their own business
Entry requirements
As with all SQA qualifications, entry is decided by the college or learning provider. As a guide, the college or learning provider will look for:
- school-leaving qualifications equivalent to SCQF level 6/RQF level 3 meaning the student has the ability to study at the higher level
- a centre-devised test which shows the student's ability to study at SQA Advanced Diploma level
- relevant work experience
Progression
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery with Management can provide advanced entry to degree-level study.
Offer this qualification
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority are required to come forward for approval and should contact SQA's Business Development Team for guidance.
Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.
How to assess
Each individual unit specification gives detailed information on the evidence requirements and approaches to assessment for each unit.
Ongoing course assessment will apply.
Assessment support packs are available for this qualification.
Qualification structure
SQA Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery with Management at SCQF level 8
Group award code: GR3M 48 (240 SCQF credit points)
SQA Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery with Management at SCQF level 8 consists of 12 mandatory units (160 SCQF credit points) and a number of optional units (80 SCQF points).
For further information on the structures and units of this qualification please refer to the group award specification document.
Group award specification
Group award specification (645 KB)