This course is for adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities who want to develop their cookery skills.

Length of course

Classes are 2 hours long.

The course runs for 4 to 7 weeks (dependent on length of term).

Course content

• Food preparation and cooking methods / hot and cold meals
• Food hygiene skill development
• Personal safety and hygiene when preparing and cooking food
• Seasonal and multicultural foods
• Meal planning
• Safe use of a cooker, oven and microwave
• Safe use of different cooking equipment, for example chopping boards
• Weighing and measuring ingredients
• Food preparation skills
• Use of cooking equipment
• Using cooking times for food

How to apply

You need to book an appointment with us to discuss your learning needs before you can start the course, to help you choose the right course and level for you. We'll also look at any additional support or learning materials that you may need.

The appointments take place at Wellington House in Barnsley town centre and last for about an hour.

If you're already learning with our LLDD department your tutor can tell you about your next steps.

Course fees

The cost of the course is £51.40 to £86.20 (dependent on the length of the course), which includes all tuition and materials.

If you're under 24, or receive certain benefits, you may be entitled to a fee reduction or remission. See our information about paying for a course for details.

What you can do next

Education

You can move onto further adult learning courses in independent living, work based skills and leisure.

Employment

If you've have been studying on one of our work skills courses you may want to apply for a job or volunteer.