C4668 - Thai Cookery - All Levels [TEA]

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Start Date: 08/06/2021      End Date: 06/07/2021        Start Time: 18:00      End Time: 20:30        Hours per Week: 2.50      No of Weeks: 5
Fees:      £59.00 (tuition)     £119.00 (overseas)     £16.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Mozabel Ali        No of Places: 4
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
This course is designed for people who love cooking authentic Thai food. Thai cuisine is one of the healthiest in the world. Learners will be guided step by step into producing healthy and creative Thai dishes. You will learn food preparation techniques and a good selection of dishes to keep you interested in economical and nutritious food. The course also covers basic health and safety in the kitchen.
You will learn technical terms associated with this type of cookery, as you will have to read recipes and other handouts written in English and discuss them with the tutor and other learners. You will also use digital scales to measure quantities of ingredients and to adjust the quantities accordingly, based on the requirements of the recipe and the number of
people you will be preparing it for. Everyone will be treated equally and every opinion counts. You will be encouraged to discuss ingredients and recipes from your country or cultural background similar to the ones used in your classes.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Learn about some key spices and ingredients used in Thai cookery, e.g. turmeric, galangal, coriander, lemongrass, and fresh chillies, and their immune-boosting and disease-fighting powers.
* Learn about the importance of using fresh ingredients and how to prepare spices and fresh vegetables Thai style.
* Prepare and cook a selection of Thai dishes.
* Use different cooking methods in producing different Thai flavours.
* Become aware of practice that ensures good health, hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
You will need to have basic cooking skills. Ideally, you should have done the Thai Cookery – Beginners or any other Cookery Beginners course.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Bring a notebook and a folder to keep your notes and handouts in good order.
You must wear shoes that are appropriate for the kitchen; low shoes that resist slipping and also cover your feet to protect you from dropped knives, hot fluids, etc.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
You will have an ‘Individual Learning Plan’ where the course learning outcomes are shown and where you can set individual learning goals and monitor your own progress against these.
You will need to evaluate your own progress and manage your time.
Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.
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At the beginning of the course an initial assessment takes place to identify your level of experience
knowledge or current skills.
The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding, there is no exam.
You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning, middle and end of the course and you will participate in regular self-assessment.
Your tutor will let you know how you are getting on throughout the course, to help you work to your
full potential.
At the end of the course you will receive written feedback.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
The tutor will advise you of further courses at Idea Store Learning or elsewhere.
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Other info

Other info
You will have to buy the ingredients for the dishes you will be preparing and you will have to bring in
a sealable container to take the food home with you after the preparation.
To maximise your chances of benefiting from the course fully we expect you to attend all scheduled
sessions and that you do so punctually and are ready to start learning at the start of the class.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
Come and see one of our experienced and friendly advisors. For further information, email ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
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