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Cooking - Boost Your Skills (Next Step)

For residents with learning disabilities who want to improve their independence through developing their cooking skills.

Course description

A comprehensive skills based course for adults with learning disabilities to instil confidence and equip them for further study.

Over the 18 week course you will: 

  • Build confidence - you will be encouraged to cook at home where safe and appropriate, and will be able to recognise, name and use a variety of equipment in the kitchen. 
  • Have a good understanding of food safety. 
  • Improve and build on prior skills learnt becoming more independent in the kitchen. 
  • Learn how to make several dishes. Have lessons in a non threatening, friendly group environment where all are supported and encouraged according to their own particular need. 
  • Learn transferable skills for the work situation will be taught to all learners and when appropriate these can be used to volunteer in catering posts or take on a paid role if such an opportunity arises.

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Course level

Next Step - The aim of these courses is to take your learning and confidence to the next stage. You will learn more about applying your skills further and delve deeper into the subject. For learners who have completed the First Step course.

Who is this course for?

Residents of Calderdale aged 19+ with learning disabilities who want to improve their health and wellbeing and independence through through developing their cooking skills. This course may also be suitable for those who are recovering from an illness or have mobility issues and need to work at a slower pace, but also want to improve their well-being and confidence before moving on to mainstream courses. It is also an ideal opportunity to interact with others and develop communication skills.

Ideally you will have completed the Cooking - Boost Your Skills (First Step) course or have prior knowledge and experience of cooking. You must be able to follow and understand instructions and have basic knowledge and experience of common kitchen equipment for example how to use a knife and chop. If you are unsure of your suitability for this course please get in contact with the tutor prior to enrolling.

What do I need to bring?

  • You may need to bring a support worker depending on your individual learning needs, please discuss this with the tutor prior to enrolment.
  • Care workers or learners must be able to access the web-based learning platform Google Classroom during the course. To do this you will need access to IT equipment such as a smartphone, laptop, PC or tablet, and a stable internet connection. You will also need to install the free Google Chrome browser, if you do not have it already.

Course information

Start date: 4th February 2025
Time: 10am to 12noon
Day: Tuesday
Venue: Heath Campus

Course length: 18 weeks
Course code: LD00292
Course level: Next Step

Fees

Full fee: £180
Fee waiver available: No
Additional costs: No

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Additional information

Learning delivery method

We have the skills, resources and dedication to help you access the learning you need to enrich your life. Your course will be delivered by a highly qualified, experienced and knowledgeable tutor via classroom-based learning: face-to-face teaching at Heath Campus or other venue in Calderdale, combined with use of Google Classroom to access electronic learning resources, coursework set by your tutor, collaborative work and online sessions if required.

What will be expected of me?

Your course is either fully or co-funded by the government through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and all Calderdale Adult Learning (CAL) learning is subject to Ofsted inspection. As such you will be required to carry out various learning activities so that we can ensure you are making the expected progress. 

You may have to undertake additional work outside of session times to extend your learning or comprehension where applicable, and you are expected to be punctual, attend regularly and show commitment to achieve successful completion of the course. 

If your attendance drops below 88% or you have not attended three consecutive classes without informing CAL, you may lose your place.
 

How will I know if I am making progress?

An Initial Assessment activity at the start of the course will enable your tutor to assess your starting point. For non-accredited learning this will be completed using a set tutor assessment relevant to the subject area. For accredited courses this requires learners to complete an assessment on the BKSB learning platform. In every class we acknowledge and accommodate for different levels of skill and experience, so learners will be encouraged to identify and work on their own areas for improvement.

You will have a Learner Journey where, with your tutor, you will set the individual learning targets you would like to meet. Throughout the course you will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor, complete regular assessments and be given feedback (both verbally and written) on work produced.

Support for your progression and next steps

Please refer to the advice given to you by your course tutor towards the end of your course or speak to CAL’s IAG Officer for information on how you can progress. 

You can also visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/adultlearning to see the latest course opportunities available at CAL.  If you need support in literacy, numeracy, IT or employability skills please speak to your tutor in the first instance.

 

Information, advice and guidance

CAL Service has been awarded the matrix Standard, the national quality standard for organisations delivering IAG on learning and work.

CAL aims to help learners progress through their chosen course of study. Tutors, learning support staff and our IAG Officer are always available to give you support to help you decide whether a course is appropriate for you. If the course is not appropriate we will aim to put you in touch with an alternative provider. 

For more detailed and specific careers advice, we work in partnership with the Education Development Trust. You can email them at enquiries@educationdevelopmenttrust.com.  If you feel you would benefit from either an individual appointment with them, or a class visit, please ask your tutor in the first instance. 

You can also contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. Their website is also an excellent source of information on careers, finding a job, courses and learning: National Careers Service.

Contact us

Calderdale Adult Learning
Heath Campus
Unit 4, Free School Lane
Halifax HX1 2PS

Telephone: 01422 392820
Email: cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk

Normal office hours: 
Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm. 
Fridays 9am to 1pm.