Hospitality and Catering

Exam Board: WJEC/Eduqas
Qualification Title: Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering
Exam Board Link: https://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/level-1-2-vocational-award-in-hospitality-and-catering/#tab_keydocuments
Specification Link: https://www.wjec.co.uk/umbraco/surface/blobstorage/download?nodeId=36667
For more information, please contact: Mrs Bryce (Head of Design and Technology) or Mrs Tapsell (Lead in Hospitality and Catering)

This course has an emphasis on practical work, which includes investigative research as well as designing and making. You should expect to spend at least 30% of your lesson time involved in practical activities. To gain the most from this, you must be organised and should be prepared to provide ingredients fortnightly. A portfolio of evidence is maintained by you to demonstrate your design work, analytical skills, evaluations and processes.

What the course involves

Practical sessions will involve:

Demonstrating knowledge of healthy eating, fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals and special diets.
Learning how to prepare pastry, cakes and bread.
Design and make activities to include designing and making a two dishes for a specific age group.

Gained skills:

To select and use equipment and processes to produce quality products.
To consider solutions to problems in the design and manufacture process.
To use tools and equipment safely.
To work accurately and efficiently in terms of time, materials/ingredients and components.
To make products safety and hygienically and meet quality control procedures.
Through testing, modification and evaluation, check that the quality of the products are suitable for intended users and make changes where necessary that would improve the product.

Assessment

The course is divided into two units:

Unit 1 is a written exam worth 40%.
Unit 2 is a coursework assignment including a three-hour practical assessment worth 60%.

Requirements

You will be expected to provide your own ingredients once a fortnight including a suitable container for transportation of food.

Where can it lead?

Career opportunities

The catering and hospitality industry is one of the largest employers in the U.K. Employment opportunities for chefs, waiting staff, supervisors and managers can be found in hotels, restaurants, hospitals, cruise ships and the armed forces.

Post-16 opportunities

Catering and Hospitality can be studied up to Level 3 and then at degree level at university. You have the option of developing craft skills and expertise to become a famous chef or to go into management.