In 4th year, pupils will sit their National 4 assessments. These are:
- Cookery Skills, Techniques and Processes
- Understanding and Using Ingredients
- Organisational Skills for Cooking
- Added Value Unit
During S4, pupils gain a variety of skills for learning including responsibility, organisation, independent working, using their initiative and collaboration. Alongside this, pupils work towards creating dishes for their final assessments, which include 2 courses in a set time limit. After S4, pupils can go on to study Practical Cookery at National 5 level, NPA Bakery or National 5 Practical Cake Craft.