Special Needs Student
OUR PROGRAMME · 01
A sixteen-month, internationally accredited pathway built for passion-driven youth. 70% practical training, real industry placement, and a credential recognized across Europe and Asia.
Awarded by VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust), one of the UK’s longest-established awarding bodies, the Level 2 Diploma is the gold standard for entry-level professional cookery. Graduates leave with the technical skill, kitchen discipline, and globally portable qualification employers actually look for.
VTCT
UK AWARDED DIPLOMA
70%
PRACTICAL TRAINING
16
MONTHS TO DIPLOMA
THE PATHWAY
MONTH 1 – 2
Core culinary theory, hands-on kitchen skills, food safety, and professional kitchen standards.
01
MONTH 3 – 16
Real-world immersion in partnered F&B establishments — learning by doing alongside industry professionals.
02
FINAL
Graduates receive an internationally recognized UK qualification, opening doors to careers regionally and globally.
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CURRICULUM
Each module is delivered through hands-on kitchen work, structured assessments, and direct mentorship — building the technical and professional foundation that takes graduates from first day to first job.
M01
Kitchen safety, workplace hygiene, and hospitality standards. Building discipline and professionalism in every kitchen.
M02
Food handling, storage, and HACCP principles. Maintaining safety and consistency in every service.
M03
Butchery, portioning, and cooking techniques. Building precision and confidence with every cut.
M04
Seafood preparation, filleting, and cookery methods. Handling delicate ingredients with skill and care.
M05
Knife skills, preparation, and vegetable cookery. Creating balanced dishes from fresh ingredients.
M06
Preparation, portioning, and cooking techniques. Developing consistency, control, and kitchen confidence.
M07
Mixing, proofing, shaping, and baking techniques. Understanding the foundations of quality breads.
M08
Hot and cold dessert preparation techniques. Creating sweet dishes with balance and finesse.
M09
Stocks, soups, sauces, and flavour development. Mastering the foundations of professional cooking.
M10
Communication, time management, and professionalism. Developing habits valued by hospitality employers.
M11
Team communication, coordination, and service support. Working effectively in fast-paced kitchen environments.
ADMISSIONS · 02
No prior qualifications required. We look for commitment to the craft, willingness to learn, and the discipline a professional kitchen demands. Especially encouraged: youth from B40 communities for whom this credential is a turning point.
REQUIREMENTS
AGE
17 years old and above
EDUCATION
LANGUAGE
COMMITMENT
INTAKE
FEES
GRADUATE SUCCESS STORIES · 03
These are the voices of VSB’s earliest graduates — young people who dared to believe in themselves when others didn’t.
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The greatest gift VSB Academy gave me. VSB made my dream of an International qualification come true — and thank you for seeing my potential.
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Coming from a humble beginning, I never thought I’d have a career that lets me support my family. VSB didn’t just teach me the skills — they helped shape who I am as a skilled chef.
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INTAKE · MID JUNE 2026
Speak with our admissions team about scholarships, payment plans, and the path to your VTCT (UK) Diploma.
