Level 1 Catering and Hospitality City and Guilds 7107

Summary:

This course will help you to gain the skills that you need to work in the Catering Industry. You will learn lots of new and exciting practical skills in a well equipped kitchen, with well trained, supportive staff . You will work to improve English, Maths and ICT. We will work with you to improve areas of personal skills: managing money, leisure and health.

Course Code: A3179 Course Length: One year Course Schedule: Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday Entry Requirements:

There are no entry requirements, but you will need to show an interest in catering. You will need to show that you are keen to work hard, arrive on time and work well in a team. We will invite you for an interview to ensure it is the correct course for you and to answer any questions you may have.

Assessment:

You will complete tasks that show that you have learnt new skills, understand how to use small and large equipment, serve customers and work safely and hygeinically.

Academic Progression:

The course will allow you to progress onto VRQ Level 1 or part time NVQ Level 2 Catering and Hospitality Courses

Career Progression:

The Certificate is an industry recognised qualification and will support you in a job within Catering and Hospitality.

Full Description:

There are eight different units covering a wide range of interesting and exciting topics including:

• Basic Food Prep and Cooking
• Food Service
• Kitchen Equipment
• Health, Safety and Hygiene
• Customer Care
• Employment Skills.

A full and varied range of teaching methods are used. You will find out about the kinds of jobs involved in the industry, develop practical skills and investigate the materials, ingredients and equipment used in the industry. Functional Skills are also an important part of the programme and include Maths, English, practical and team skills.

During the autumn term you would expect to be in college three days a week. This is supplemented during the spring and summer term by a college organised work placement, which is agreed with you. There are also local trips to catering industry establishments and, during the summer, we like to include a group educational day trip to a city such as Cambridge or London.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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