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- How to cut an onion
- Food and Wine Beginners Certificate
- Leiths School Of Food And Wine
- Graeme, October 2006
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- Course content *****
- This is a great course if you want to learn some basic techniques that are useful in every day cooking. For example there is an easy way and a hard way to chop an onion in to small pieces, and Leith's provides you with a great method - a bit difficult to describe in a review, but once seen never forgotten. The course takes place across 10 evenings and in my case was made up of around thirty people, about 50:50 men to women. Strangely enough I met up with a friend of a friend on my work top of four people, which made the whole thing very sociable. So sociable in fact that after the first week, one of us would bring a bottle of wine along and Keith Floyd style we would share it out as the evening progressed. It's a practical course with some tuition at the beginning, in order to see how it's done, and then we all got on with it with pre-prepared ingredients to hand. Each evening we'd cover several cookery techniques - pastry making, boning a chicken, peeling a tomato - and then put the techniques we had learned in to practice. Perhaps the best thing of all was at the end of each evening we took home the meals that we had prepared, so at least once a week you get to eat well!
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- Great course if you love food and wine
- Wine and Food Appreciation - Country Comparisons
- Wine And Food Academy
- Kate, October 2006
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- Course content *****
- Great course if you want to meet people as the teacher is a real character and gets the class all talking to each other. He also always serves up some food that goes well with the wine you are tasting that week...great cheese or pate. Had a lot of fun and would recommend to anyone that likes wine.
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- Emily Johnston - Adventure Tourism
- Scottish Agricultural College
- Hannah Wain, November 2006
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- Course content *****
- Emily Johnston joined the course with AS levels in Business, Art and Design, Maths, and Psychology. Emily chose to study at SAC because she considered it to be a very encouraging environment to live and work in, and she also wanted to study away from home. In the early part of her studies, Emily has enjoyed the practical days and is looking forward to more in the next stages of her studies. She is also looking forward to the lifeguarding aspect of the course as this will open up opportunities for employment over the summer. Emily says "SAC has a really good atmosphere and is a great place to learn and have fun!"
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- Ashley Low - Leisure Management
- Scottish Agricultural College
- Hannah Wain, November 2006
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- Course content *****
- I chose SAC because of the friendly atmosphere and picturesque campus. I have thoroughly enjoyed the early part of my course, especially the practical approach to leisure which incorporates weekly trips to businesses within the leisure industry. I am particularly looking forward to the coaching aspects of the course and the outdoor pursuits modules.
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- Louella Edward-Collins -Rural Recreation & Tourism
- Scottish Agricultural College
- Hannah Wain, November 2006
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- Course content *****
- Louella chose SAC due to its location and size. "I didn't want to study in the confines of a city or be just another number in a hige lecture theatre. The rural recreation and tourism course combines breadth of relevant subject theory, practical skills and their applications with topical issues. I have enjoyed the range of subjects especially those involving land use issues and activities, such as diversification, countryside recreation, and outdoor pursuits management."
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- Wine tasting with a difference
- Wine And Food Academy
- Tom, November 2006
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- Course content *****
- Fab course because you get to eat at the same time. The teacher produces lovely pates and other things and you can see how well the food goes with the wine. I did it at Ealing and West London College but I think you can do this course all over London.
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- Top quality
- BCNH - UK College of Nutrition and Health
- John, December 2006
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- Course content *****
- I selected BCNH over ION and have just completed my diploma. The course is very intensive and hard work but what you get in the end is a top quality qualification to be proud of. I have dealt with other nutritional therapists from other colleges over the years. None come close to those trained at BCNH. The training focuses on evidence based nutritional and food therapy and encourages intensive research and excellent clinical practice.
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- Studying at BCNH is interesting and flexible
- BCNH - UK College of Nutrition and Health
- John, January 2007
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- Course content *****
- The BCNH modules are fascinating. They tend to be taught by an expert in the field, rather than by a more general lecturer e.g. the muskuloskeletal module was taught by an osteopath and the gastro-intestinal module was taught by a surgeon. This makes each lecture weekend quite unique and gives the students an opportunity to ask an expert questions and hear about the lecturers own clinical experience. The modules are well structured. There is a lecture weekend which you can either attend or catch up on at home by yourself as BCNH records all lectures and sends you a CD of the lecture plus copies of all lecture notes. There is then a theory seminar to make sure we understood the lectures and also a clinical seminar where we go through a case study. You are sent a workbook to do for each module which is good for making sure you understand the module. When the workbook is completed, BCNH send you model answers which you can use for exam revision. There is usually an assignment for each module too. In addition we have to complete "fact sheets". So far this year we have done 'psoriasis', 'Food allergies and intolerances' and 'Gout'. This builds up a portfolio which we will then have to hand out to clients when they visit us in practice. The Greenwich modules are all on-line or you can attend if you want to. The weekly workload varies on those. They are not about nutrition but about other complementary therapies or information we need to know such as statistics for healthcare professionals. Most Greenwich modules are 100% assessed which means there is no exam. The BCNH course is tough and demanding. It is hard work but then it has to be because when we are seeing clients we really need to understand what we are doing. The emphasis is on science and thoroughly understanding the mechanism behind everything. It is possible to complete this degree while also doing a full-time job which is great. The other students come from different fields and walks of life which makes it even more intersting and everyone works well together. I have made some good friends on this course.
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- Challenging and rewarding
- BCNH - UK College of Nutrition and Health
- Vikki, January 2007
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- Course content *****
- If you are looking for an interesting and challenging course in Nutrition, look no further! I am a first year student at BCNH after researching other colleges/ places of study. The course is scientifically and medically based - keeping you informed of the latest research and findings. It also goes 'back to basics' giving you the all important background knowledge you require. Highly recommended!
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- Food safety Today
- London South Bank University
- iyabosola, January 2007
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- Course content *****
- Food safety is really a big issue in the world today. the need to stay safe while preparing and keeping food is very important. Food safety should be taught from kindergarten not just at the higher institution level.
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- good place to study
- Middlesex University
- CAVEGLIA, February 2007
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- Course content *****
- i think the college gave me good information before i arrived and therefore i am happy. the college contains bright and active people. great for your future
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- Tourism
- Middlesex University
- Mendu, February 2007
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- Course content *****
- Good information was given to me and i found the whole course very interesting. i hope to now find a job in this sector, witrh the skills obtained at middlesex.
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- Tourism Management
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Jane, March 2007
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- Course content *****
- learned many things relating to travel and tourism alongside business management which you can adapt to future careers. Events management was one of my favourite topics hence working in the events industury now!!
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- Learning about food...
- Open University (The)
- Jenny, March 2007
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- This OU course is very well written and suitable for anyone who is coming back to study. The science element is well introduced and not too demanding. As with all OU courses it is well supported and very accessible.
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- First steps to being a professional
- Le Cordon Bleu London
- Jeremy, March 2007
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- Course content *****
- I loved this course - you learn to make the most delicious and beautiful looking cakes and pastries. You really feel that you are producing professional standard food which would impress even the most discerning cooks. If you want to learn how do to things properly, in a hands-on environment then I would recommend this course. The group I was in was small (about 6 people) and friendly with people from all over the world, mainly women.
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- Travel and Tourism Level 3 Diploma (EDI) Yvs(Gateway2uk Education) Limited, Ealing
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Fees: To be confirmed
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: EDI
- Sport and Recreation Apprenticeship Uxbridge College, Uxbridge
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About this course: Read more
Fees: There is no cost to the Apprentice. For those aged 16 18 years the course is fully funded by the Learning & Skills Council. However for those aged 19 24 years a contribution to the cost of the course is required from the employer
Qualification: Apprenticeships
Timetable: Attendance at college required for the Fitness Instructor Technical Certificate Attendance at college required for the Award in Circuit Training Technical Certificate (Attendance times TBC) Distance Learning required for Understanding the Fitness, Leisure and Recreation Industry Technical Certificate, monitored by assessor. NVQ in Instructing Exercise and Fitness takes place in the workplace + 1 additional half day per week for a period of 6 consecutive weeks for building Key Skills portfolios
- Customer Care NVQ Level 2 (Edexcel) Make Change Consultancy Limited, Ilford
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About this course: This qualification is of benefit to anyone already working in the service sector and is well recognised within the industry as the standard for customer service training. Read more
Fees: Funding available, conditions apply
Qualification: NVQ Level 1/2/3
Awarding body: Edexcel Ltd
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating Level 3 Award (OCNOTC) Af Associates, United Kingdom
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About this course: This course will provide candidates with a good basic understanding of nutrition to enable them to supply food that meets the requirements of a balanced diet. Read more
Fees: £195.00 inclusive of OCN Certificate; Substantial discounts for multiple bookings; Immediate access to course material on payment and signup.
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: Open College Network Oxford, Thames and Chiltern
Timetable: Immediate access to course material on log in, courses start at any time. The course takes roughly 18 hours to complete. Learn as much as you want at any session and return at any time.
- Sugar Flowers Level 1 Award Adult College Of Barking And Dagenham, Dagenham
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About this course: This course will increase the participants knowledge on making flowers from flower paste. Read more
Fees: £55.80; £10.50 concession fee; Free for those who are aged between 16 to 18 years
Qualification: Course Certificate
Timetable: Wednesdays 18.30 - 21.30
- Nutrition Specialist Diploma Future Fit Training Limited, United Kingdom
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About this course: In recent years, the demand for nutrition and weight-related 1-2-1 consultations and group clinics has risen quite significantly, which in consequence means that the market demands a higher level of fully qualified nutritionists with generous profit margins. Read more
Fees: £1,179 including VAT
Qualification: Course Certificate
- Professional Chef Apprenticeship at Level 2 Westminster Kingsway College, City Of London
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Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: Apprenticeships
- Sports and Leisure Level 2 Diploma (CG) Havering College Of Further And Higher Education, Hornchurch
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About this course: This course is for participants who are currently working in the sport and leisure industry. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: City & Guilds
- Travel & Tourism First Diploma (BTEC) Barking Abbey School, Barking And Dagenham
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Fees: In most cases the course is free of charge. A fee may be charged for re-sits or the general public. Students may be eligible for a weekly Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) of £10, £20 or £30, paid during term time, depending on your household income. For further information please visit www.direct.gov.uk/ema.
Qualification: National/First Certificate/Diploma
Awarding body: Edexcel Ltd
- Professional Chef Scholarship Westminster Kingsway College, City Of London
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About this course: In this course participants will learn both classical and modern cooking and patisserie techniques and skills. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Travel & Tourism First Certificate (BTEC) Drayton Manor High School, Ealing
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Fees: In most cases the course is free of charge. A fee may be charged for re-sits or the general public. Students may be eligible for a weekly Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) of £10, £20 or £30, paid during term time, depending on your household income. For further information please visit www.direct.gov.uk/ema.
Qualification: National/First Certificate/Diploma
Awarding body: Edexcel Ltd
- Food Preparation and Cooking - Kitchen Larder NVQ Level 3 Lewisham College, Lewisham
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About this course: This course explores food preparation and cooking skills. Read more
Fees: To be confirmed
Qualification: NVQ Level 1/2/3
- Tourism Marketing Level 5 Diploma (CIM) Cambridge Professional Academy, United Kingdom
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About this course: In the fast changing world of employment, the Diploma is particularly useful to those moving in to marketing roles from other backgrounds. Read more
Fees: To be confirmed
Qualification: Professional Qualifications
Awarding body: Chartered Institute of Marketing
- Fast Food and Snack Bar Management Level 2 Certificate (EDI) Uk Distance Learning College, United Kingdom
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About this course: In this course participants will learn about, menus, recipes, food preparation, safety, hygiene and checklists. Read more
Fees: £234
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: EDI
- Fares and Ticketing Level 1 Certificate (Virgin Atlantic) Williams College, Islington
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About this course: In this course, students will be able to define IATA geographical areas and global routing indicators, interpret various airline coding, identify different fare types and their characteristics, select the lowest applicable fare for point-to-point itineraries with reference to fare rules, calculate fares applying the fundamental principles of the mileage system, construct fares using NUCs and the IATA rates of exchange for a range of currencies, use single and conjunction tickets manually for normal and special fares to IATA standards, interpret automated tickets and find relevant information, complete MPDs and MCOs for airport issue. Read more
Fees: £500 per week, includes two reference books, two mock exams, final exam, certificate, all tutoring fees.
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: Virgin Atlantic
- Creative Craft - Cake Decoration Level 1 Certificate (NCFE) Community Education Lewisham, Greenwich
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About this course: This course enables participants to explore design, techniques and methods to produce decorated cake products. Read more
Fees: £214 standard fee; £107 for those who are aged above 60; £36 for those who receive benefits
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: NCFE
Timetable: Mondays 10.00 - 12.00
- Food Preparation and Cooking NVQ Level 1 Havering College Of Further And Higher Education, Romford
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About this course: This course is designed for participants who interested in professional cookery. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: NVQ Level 1/2/3
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Certificate (ABE) London College Of Management Studies, Harrow
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About this course: This course covers four compulsory subjects: introduction to business, introduction to accounting, introduction to business communication and introduction to travel, tourism and hospitality. Read more
Fees: £2,250 for home and EU students; £2,500 for overseas students
Qualification: Professional Qualifications
Awarding body: Association of Business Executives
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Certificate (ABE) West London Business College (Wlbc), Ealing
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About this course: This course prepares students for a career in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality and allows them to gain advanced entry to degree courses. Read more
Fees: To be confirmed
Qualification: Professional Qualifications
Awarding body: Association of Business Executives
Timetable: Mondays and Tuesdays 12.15 - 19.00 and Wednesdays 12.15 - 15.30
- Professional Patisserie Scholarship Westminster Kingsway College, City Of London
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About this course: In this course participants will learn both classical and modern cooking and patisserie techniques and skills. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification