The Virtual Kitchen
	It is now possible for Professional Chefs at Levels 1, 2 and 3 to learn online in the Virtual Kitchen. To access the Virtual Kitchen please e-mail jill@awardls.com and we'll make the necessary arrangements. Or call 01245 268649 Key Features include: Over 350 Video demonstrations of key catering techniques which follow industry best practice and are accompanied by audio explanations, talking the learner through each of the chefs actions. Enhancement videos which show industry suppliers and professional kitchens at work, taking students out of the classroom and providing a complete picture of the catering trade, from Smithfield meat markets to a commercial bakeries and large hotels. Dedicated theory content which covers all the core theory and underpinning knowledge students need. This can be used to support lecturers in the classroom, by providing a visual backup to classroom presentations, with helpful summaries, photographs and diagrams. Interactive quizzes allowing learners to test their knowledge for each unit and lecturers to analyse and track students progress. Image banks containing hundreds of images, which can be used to identify different commodities, equipment items, food dishes, techniques etc. Interactive food map of the UK helping students learn about regional food specialities and where key commodities originate from. The Virtual Kitchen has been developed in association with Bournemouth and Poole College, with video and theory content provided by lecturers at Westminster Kingsway College and West Anglia College.