C&G VRQ Hospitality and Catering Level 1

Suitable For

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of candidates who work or want to work as professional cooks in the Catering & Hospitality sector and allows them to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment or career progression.

Course Content

Mandatory units for the qualification are:

• Cold food preparation
• Food safety in catering
• Health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality
• Introduction to healthier foods and special diets
• Introduction to the catering and hospitality industry
• Introduction to kitchen equipment
• Introduction to personal workplace skills
• Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming
• Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising
• Prepare and cook food by baking, roasting and grilling
• Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying
• Regeneration of pre - prepared food

Assessment Method

Externally set assignments, practical tasks and synoptic assessments.

Progression

This course is suitable for you if you are considering embarking on a career within the industry, and will also help you to find well paid Part-time work during the College year.

Additional Information

Course fees may be payable for learners who are aged 19 and above although exemptions are available. Please contact the College for more information on fees. You will need to provide uniform and equipment. Please contact the college for details and costs.

Entry Requirements

2 GCSEs (Grade F or above) or relevant experience.