Full Time Professional Catering Stage 1

Professional Catering stage 1

Campus: Bridgend

Length of Course: 1 year

Course Description: This programme has been developed to meet the needs of students interested in a career within the Catering and Hospitality Industry. It will allow them to develop the skills and knowledge required to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study in the vocational area. The programme consists of a NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) which is a nationally recognised Level 1 qualification with various additional programmes added to meet the needs of the industry. Modules:

Food Preparation and Cooking, Core Units:

• Maintaining a Safe and Secure Working Environment
• Contribute to Effective Team Work
• Maintain Food Safety when Storing, Preparing and Cooking Food

Optional units:

• Prepare and Cook Fish for Basic Dishes
• Prepare Meat and Poultry for Basic Dishes
• Prepare Vegetables for Basic Dishes
• Cook and Finish Basic Vegetable Dishes
• Prepare and Cook Bread and Dough Products

Food Service, Core Unit:

• Maintain Food Safety when Storing Holding and Serving Food

Optional units:

• Maintain and Deal with Payments
• Dealing with Customers
• Prepare Counter for Take away Service
• Provide a Take away Service
• Provide a Counter Service

BTEC Award Customer Service Level 1 - This award covers the principles and benefits of good customer service in Catering and Hospitality, how to adapt customer needs to meet differing customer needs and customer service skills in a range of catering situations e.g. complaint handling and selling skills.

Entry requirements: 2 GCSE passes grades D or above. All applicants will need to attend a formal interview at the college.

Progression/Career Opportunities: On completion of this qualification students may consider progressing onto a higher level qualification at Level 2 in a vocational area. Alternatively, successful students may seek employment in a variety of sectors related to Hospitality and Catering industry.

Did you know?: The students have the opportunity to take place in work experience with a reputable outside catering company and visit various prestigious events where they are able to develop their skills.