What’s this course about?
This single session course aims to provide learners with basic cooking skills that they can adapt to encourage independence and confidence in the kitchen.
Learners will follow a basic single pot recipe and will make choices to ensure a balanced, nutritious meal is created.
Course format:
This is a face-to-face course where learners will learn together and take part in practical group activities, all in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Who will benefit from attending?
People who are looking to improve their independent living skills.
What will I learn?
- A single pot recipe (and have more to take away)
- Feel more confident in adapting recipes.
- Prepare and cook foods safely.
- Understand how to use hygiene practices when preparing and cooking food.
- Understand timings when cooking
Will I be assessed?
You will be required to complete some paperwork during this course. This will record and support your learning journey and successes.
Courses are no cost to learners who meet our eligibility criteria. Learners must be aged 19+ years, have a Wiltshire postcode, and meet residency requirements. Learners must also be able to tick one of the following criteria:
- individual income less than £25,750 a year;
- in receipt of benefits (other than child benefit);
- be a care leaver, foster carer or carer; be a military family or ex-armed forces personnel;
- have refugee or asylum seeker status; have a learning difficulty or disability;
- be looking to work, now or in the future.
If you do not feel you fit within the criteria, we may still be able to help. Please get in touch with us to discuss this further.
Click the booking form link to book your place. We’ll then contact you to confirm your booking. Alternatively, we’re happy to complete the form with you over the phone.
To ask a question or find out more you can:
- Email us at familyandcommunitylearning@wiltshire.gov.uk
- Call us on 01225 770 478
We will look forward to hearing from you.
