WJEC Hospitality and Catering Level 1/2
Course objectives
Following this course should encourage students to:
- Develop knowledge and understanding related to a range of hospitality and catering providers; how they operate and what they have to consider to be successful.
- Learn about issues related to nutrition and food safety and how they affect successful hospitality and catering operations.
- Develop food preparation and cooking skills as well as transferable skills of problem-solving, organisation and time management, planning and communication.
Unit information
Unit 1 - Hospitality and catering industry
- Learn about the hospitality & catering industry, the type of hospitality & catering providers and about working in the industry.
- Learn about health & safety, and food safety in hospitality & catering as well as food related causes of ill health.
Unit 2 - Hospitality and catering in action
- Learn about the importance of nutrition and how cooking methods can impact in nutritional value.
- Learn how to plan nutritious menus as well as factors which affect menu planning. You will learn the skills and techniques needed to prepare, cook and present dishes as well as learning how to review your work effectively.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a written examination and an assignment.
- Unit 1 will be assessed through an exam, which is worth 40% of your qualification.
- In unit 2 you will complete and assignment where you will plan and prepare a menu in response to a brief. This will be worth 60% of your qualification and will take 12 hours.
Why study
This course offers a unique opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and extend their skills within catering in a vocational context. It is a suitable qualification for those who wish to progress to further education and offers valuable preparation for those entering the world of work.
Careers options
Environmental Health Officer
Events Management
Chef; Exectutive chef, sous chef, commis chef, chef de partie
Restaurant Staff; Restaurant manager, bar staff, barista, head waiter/waitress, waiting staff
Hotel Service Staff; Floor manager, housekeeper, security manager, hotel manager, receptionist
Nutritionist
Food Scientist
Food Stylist
Key contact
Ms. E Massey